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couscous salad

(1 rating)
Recipe by
Shirley Schoors
Nixa, MO

So light and just great for summer with any grilled meat. Love the different flavor of this couscous salad, not your regular one.

(1 rating)
yield 8 to 10
prep time 30 Min
cook time 5 Min
method Stove Top

Ingredients For couscous salad

  • 1 box
    couscous
  • 8
    green onion, chopped small
  • 1
    red bell pepper, chopped small
  • 1/4 c
    cilantro, fresh chopped
  • 1-8 oz can
    corn, drained
  • 1-16 oz can
    black beans, drained and rinsed
  • 3 Tbsp
    lime juice
  • 4 Tbsp
    olive oil, i prefer extra virgin
  • 1 1/2 tsp
    red wine vinegar
  • 1/2 - 3/4 tsp
    ground cumin

How To Make couscous salad

  • 1
    Cook couscous according to box directions. If you would like it can be cooked in chicken broth, but would not be vegan them.
  • 2
    While couscous is cooking, mix together in small bowl the dressing ingredients, lime juice, olive oil, red wine vinegar and cumin. Set aside
  • 3
    After couscous is cooked, fluff with fork, then add the rest of ingredients. Stir in dressing and then place in refrigerator to chill.
  • 4
    When ready to serve, stir, taste and adjust seasoning if needed.
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