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couscous salad

(1 rating)
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Recipe by
Shirley Schoors
@Sassyann64
Nixa, MO

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

(1 rating)
yield 8 to 10
prep time 30 Min
cook time 5 Min
method Stove Top

Ingredients For couscous salad

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

How To Make couscous salad

  • 1
    Cook couscous according to box directions. If you would like it can be cooked in chicken broth, but would not be vegan them.
  • 2
    While couscous is cooking, mix together in small bowl the dressing ingredients, lime juice, olive oil, red wine vinegar and cumin. Set aside
  • 3
    After couscous is cooked, fluff with fork, then add the rest of ingredients. Stir in dressing and then place in refrigerator to chill.
  • 4
    When ready to serve, stir, taste and adjust seasoning if needed.
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