couscous salad

Name: Couscous Salad
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 5 min
Yield: 8
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1 box(es) couscous; 8 - green onion, chopped small; 1 - red bell pepper, chopped small; 1/4 cup(s) cilantro, fresh chopped; 1-8 oz can(s) corn, drained; 1-16 oz can(s) black beans, drained and rinsed; 3 tablespoon(s) lime juice; 4 tablespoon(s) olive oil, i prefer extra virgin; 1 1/2 teaspoon(s) red wine vinegar; 1/2 - 3/4 teaspoon(s) ground cumin

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34 Pinches

Shirley Schoors

Nixa, MO

Updated on Jun 6, 2011

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

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prep time 30 Min

cook time 5 Min

method Stove Top

yield 8 to 10

Ingredients

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

How To Make couscous salad

Step 1

Cook couscous according to box directions. If you would like it can be cooked in chicken broth, but would not be vegan them.

Step 2

While couscous is cooking, mix together in small bowl the dressing ingredients, lime juice, olive oil, red wine vinegar and cumin. Set aside
Step 3

After couscous is cooked, fluff with fork, then add the rest of ingredients. Stir in dressing and then place in refrigerator to chill.
Step 4

When ready to serve, stir, taste and adjust seasoning if needed.
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