Black Bean Couscous Salad
Created by Galley_Wench on November 19, 2011
- Servings: 7
- Prep Time: 20m
- Cook Time: 2h
- Recipe #2757
Ingredients
- 1 cup uncooked couscous
- 1 1/4 cups chicken broth
- 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
- 1/4 cup fresh lime juice
- 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
- 2 teaspoons cumin
- 1 red pepper, seeded and chopped
- 1/3 cup cilantro
- 2 tablespoons garlic, crushed
- 8 green onions, chopped
- 1 (16 ounce) can black beans, rinsed and drained
- 1-2 tomato, diced (optional)
- 1 jalapeno, seed and diced (optional)
- 1 cup feta cheese (optional)
- 1 cup frozen whole kernel corn
- Salt and pepper
How to Make
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Step 1: Bring chicken broth to boil in a 2 quart or larger sauce pan and stir in the couscous. Cover the pot and remove from the heat. Let stand 5 minutes.
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Step 2: In a large bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lime juice, vinegar and cumin. Add green onions, red pepper, cilantro, corn, optional tomatoes and beans; toss to coat. Fluff the couscous well, breaking up any chunks.
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Step 3: Add to the bowl with the vegetables and mix well. Season with salt and pepper to taste and sprinkle feta cheese on top.
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Step 4: Serve at once or refrigerate until ready to serve.