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Southwest Couscous Salad

This flavorful Southwest Couscous Salad is loaded with black beans, corn, tomatoes, cucumbers and bell peppers and tossed with a simple and tasty cilantro lime vinaigrette.

Prep Time
12 mins
Cook Time
12 mins
Total Time
20 mins
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 164 kcal
Course: Side Dish , Salad
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

For the Cilantro Lime Vinaigrette
  • 1/4 cup freshly squeezed lime juice
  • 1 garlic clove, minced
  • 1 teaspoon honey
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 3/4 teaspoon salt (or to taste)
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper (or to taste)
  • 1/4 cup olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons chopped cilantro
For The Couscous Salad
  • 1 box Near East®Couscous Roasted Garlic & Olive Oil
  • 1 1/4 cup vegetable or chicken broth
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 cup corn kernels see notes
  • 1 small red bell pepper, diced
  • 1 (15-ounces) can black beans, rinsed and drained
  • 1 cup diced cucumbers
  • 1 cup cherry or grape tomatoes. halved or quartered

Instructions

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  1. In a medium saucepan, combine the broth, olive oil and the contents of Near East Couscous Roasted Garlic & Olive spice sack. Bring to a boil and stir in the couscous. Cover, remove from the stove and let it sit for 5 minutes. After this time, simply fluff the couscous with a fork and allow to cool.
  2. In a small bowl, whisk together the lime juice, garlic, honey, cumin, salt, black pepper, olive oil and cilantro until well combined. (see notes)
  3. Combine the couscous, corn, bell peppers, black beans, cucumbers and tomatoes in a large bowl.
  4. Pour the vinaigrette over the couscous salad and stir to combine. Serve.

Notes

  • You can use cooked fresh corn kernels, frozen corn (thawed) or canned corn (drained). Roasted canned corn can be used as well.
  • You can place all the vinaigrette ingredients in a jar and shake well to combine.
  • Couscous Salad can be served immediately but tastes even better if you let it sit for 15 to 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld together.
  • This salad can be made ahead and stored in the refrigerator in a sealed container for 2 - 3 days.

Nutrition Information

Calories 164kcal (8%) Carbohydrates 10g (3%) Protein 1g (2%) Fat 14g (22%) Saturated Fat 2g (10%) Sodium 542mg (23%) Potassium 176mg (5%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 3g (6%) Vitamin A 884IU (18%) Vitamin C 35mg (39%) Calcium 6mg (1%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 6servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 164

% Daily Value*

Calories 164kcal 8%
Carbohydrates 10g 3%
Protein 1g 2%
Fat 14g 22%
Saturated Fat 2g 10%
Sodium 542mg 23%
Potassium 176mg 4%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 3g 6%
Vitamin A 884IU 18%
Vitamin C 35mg 39%
Calcium 6mg 1%
Iron 1mg 6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.