Black Bean and Couscous Salad

Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 5 min
Servings: 9
Yield: 9 servings

Description

This couscous salad recipe with green onions, red peppers, corn, cilantro, and black beans boasts the Southwest tang of a lime-cumin vinaigrette.

Ingredients

1 1/4 cups chicken broth
1 cup uncooked couscous
3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
1 teaspoon red wine vinegar
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
2 (15 ounce) cans black beans, drained
8 green onions, chopped
1 red bell pepper, seeded and chopped
1 cup frozen corn kernels, thawed
1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
salt and pepper to taste

Directions

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.