Healthy Recipes | Black Bean and Couscous Salad

Black Bean and Couscous Salad:

"This is a great salad for a buffet, with interesting textures and southwest flavors combined in one delicious salad. Leftovers store well refrigerated for several days."

Ingredients:

1 cup uncooked couscous

1 1/4 cups chicken broth

3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil

2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
1 teaspoon red wine vinegar
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin

8 green onions, chopped

1 red bell pepper, seeded and chopped
1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
1 cup frozen corn kernels, thawed

2 (15 ounce) cans black beans, drained

 salt and pepper to taste

Directions:

Prep                    Cook                  Ready in

30 min                     5 min                       35 min

1. Bring chicken broth to a boil in a 2 quart or larger sauce pan and stir in the couscous. Cover the pot and remove from heat. Let stand for 5 minutes.
2. In a large bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lime juice, vinegar and cumin. Add green onions, red pepper, cilantro, corn and beans and toss to coat.
3. Fluff the couscous well, breaking up any chunks. Add to the bowl with the vegetables and mix well. Season with salt and pepper to taste and serve at once or refrigerate until ready to serve.

Keynote:

• • Easy Cleanup
  • Try using a liner in your slow cooker for easier cleanup
  
  
  

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