Black Bean and Couscous Salad
This colorful couscous salad combines tender couscous, black beans, sweet corn, red bell pepper, and green onions with fresh cilantro. A lime, red wine vinegar, olive oil, and cumin dressing gives it a bright Southwest tang, making it a refreshing choice for a light lunch, picnic, or side dish at a summer gathering.
- Prep30 mins
- Cook5 mins
- Serves9
- DifficultyMedium
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Black Bean and Couscous Salad, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 58 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 10 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 92 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Unprocessed or minimally processed
- 1 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 58
- Heart Health
- 75
- Metabolic
- 37
- Digestive
- 35
- Inflammatory
- 39
- Performance
- 52
- General Wellness
- 1
Gather all ingredients.
- 2
Bring broth to a boil in a 2-quart or larger saucepan. Stir in couscous, cover the pot, and remove from heat. Let stand for 5 minutes.
- 3
Whisk together olive oil, lime juice, vinegar, and cumin in a large bowl. Add beans, green onions, red bell pepper, corn, and cilantro; toss to coat.
- 4
Fluff couscous well, breaking up any chunks. Add to vegetables in the bowl and mix well. Season with salt and pepper. Serve at once or refrigerate until ready to serve.
- Calories 211.72 kcal Moderate 11%
- Protein 8.6 g Moderate 17%
- Carbohydrate 32.42 g 12%
- Total Fat 5.58 g Moderate 7%
- Saturated Fat 0.72 g Low Source 4%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 2.6 mg Low Source 1%
- Sodium 251.54 mg Moderate 11%
- Dietary Fiber 4.76 g Moderate 17%
- Total Sugars 2.92 g --
- Added Sugars 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 60.72 mg Low Source 5%
- Iron 1.61 mg Low Source 9%
- Potassium 119.79 mg Low Source 3%
- Vitamin A 17.1 mcg Low Source 2%
- Vitamin C 23.82 mg Good Source 26%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Citrus 🍊
- Wheat 🌾
- Gluten
- Corn 🌽
- Onions 🧅
About This Recipe
Black Bean and Couscous Salad is a Tex Mex side dish recipe made with 14 ingredients. It takes about 35 mins, serves 9, and is rated medium. Key ingredients include Black Beans, Black Pepper, Chicken Broth, and Corn. Each serving provides about 211.72 kcal.
Recipe Questions
- What is Black Bean and Couscous Salad?
- It is a Tex-Mex salad recipe made with 14 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, Black Pepper, Chicken Broth, Corn, Couscous. The full list of 14 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 211.72 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Black Bean and Couscous Salad easy to make?
- This recipe is rated medium, with 14 ingredients and 4 steps.
- Is Black Bean and Couscous Salad healthy?
- Black Bean and Couscous Salad has an easyChef Pro health score of 53/100. Per serving, it provides 211.72 calories and 8.6 g of protein, or 17% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of vitamin C. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 251.54 mg (11% of the Daily Value). It contains Citrus, Wheat, Gluten, Corn and Onions, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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