Description

This Black Bean & Couscous Salad is a vibrant, nutrient-packed dish perfect for a light lunch or a colorful side. Featuring fluffy couscous soaked in savory chicken broth and tossed with fresh vegetables, black beans, and a zesty lime and cumin dressing, it offers a delightful mix of flavors and textures that comes together quickly and requires no cooking beyond prepping the couscous. Ideal for meal prep or potlucks, this salad is refreshing, wholesome, and easy to customize.

Ingredients

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Couscous

1 cup uncooked couscous
1 1/4 cups chicken broth

Dressing and Vegetables

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

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Instructions

Cook Couscous: Bring chicken broth to a boil in a saucepan. Stir in the couscous, cover the pot, and remove it from heat. Let it stand for 5 minutes to absorb the broth and soften.
Prepare Dressing and Mix Vegetables: In a large bowl, whisk together olive oil, lime juice, red wine vinegar, and ground cumin until combined. Add the chopped green onions, red bell pepper, cilantro, thawed corn, and drained black beans. Toss everything to coat evenly with the dressing.
Combine Couscous and Salad: Fluff the couscous gently with a fork to break up any clumps. Add the couscous to the bowl with the vegetables and dressing. Mix well to combine all ingredients thoroughly.
Season and Chill: Season the salad with salt and pepper to taste. Refrigerate the salad until ready to serve to allow flavors to meld and to serve it chilled.

Notes

For a vegan option, substitute chicken broth with vegetable broth or water.
To enhance the flavor, allow the salad to chill for at least one hour before serving.
You can add some diced avocado or cherry tomatoes for extra freshness.
This salad holds well in the refrigerator for 2-3 days, making it great for meal prep.