Black Bean and Couscous Salad
Black Bean and Couscous Salad brings together fluffy couscous with tender black beans, sweet corn, and crisp red bell pepper, all tossed in a lively lime–cumin vinaigrette. The result is bright, balanced, and satisfying—great chilled or at room temperature for weekday lunches, picnics, or potlucks.
- Prep30 mins
- Cook5 mins
- Serves9
- DifficultyEasy
- 1
Assemble all the ingredients.
- 2
Bring the broth to a boil in a 2-quart or larger saucepan. Stir in the couscous, cover the pot, and take it off the heat. Let it sit for 5 minutes.
- 3
In a large bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lime juice, vinegar, and cumin. Add the beans, green onions, red bell pepper, corn, and cilantro; toss to coat.
- 4
Fluff the couscous thoroughly, breaking up any clumps. Add it to the vegetables in the bowl and mix well. Season with salt and pepper. Serve immediately or refrigerate until ready to serve.
- Calories 192.77 kcal Moderate
- Protein 7.35 g Moderate
- Carbs 30.61 g Moderate
- Total Fat 4.9 g Moderate
- Saturated Fat 0.61 g Low Source
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source
- Cholesterol 0.0 mg Low Source
- Sodium 210.7 mg Moderate
- Fiber 4.36 g Moderate
- Sugar 1.54 g Low Source
- Added Sugar 0.0 g Low Source
- Calcium 60.9 mg Low Source
- Iron 1.47 mg Low Source
- Potassium 76.66 mg Low Source
- Vitamin A 13.55 mcg_rae Low Source
- Vitamin C 17.0 mg Moderate
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
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- Gluten
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About This Recipe
Black Bean and Couscous Salad is a Tex Mex side dish recipe made with 11 ingredients. It takes about 35 mins, serves 9, and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Black Beans, Chicken Broth, Couscous, and Extra Virgin Olive Oil. Each serving provides about 192.77 kcal.
Recipe Questions
- What is Black Bean and Couscous Salad?
- It is a Tex-Mex salad recipe made with 11 ingredients, usually served for side dish or dinner or lunch or salad.
- What is Black Bean and Couscous Salad made of?
- The main ingredients are Black Beans, Chicken Broth, Couscous, Extra-Virgin Olive Oil, Fresh Cilantro. The full list of 11 is above.
- How long does it take to make Black Bean and Couscous Salad?
- About 35 mins in total: 30 mins to prepare and 5 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 192.77 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Black Bean and Couscous Salad easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 11 ingredients and 4 steps.
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