Black Bean Couscous Salad Recipe

Olivia Ribas | Primavera Kitchen

Black Bean Couscous Salad can be made to your tastes. Toss in whatever you like to make it your own.

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When it comes to quick and easy salad recipes, couscous is the one ingredient that cannot be beat. What do I mean by that? Well, you don’t even need to cook it! Just pour boiling water over the couscous, soak for 5 minutes and away you go. Then fluff with a fork and mix in loads of your favorite vegetables.

Couscous goes really well with grilled veggies like zucchini and eggplant, but it also is delicious with sautéed broccoli, asparagus, and green beans.

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However, one of the easiest ways to make your couscous salad is by chopping raw veggies like peppers and onions and adding some black beans like I just did with this recipe. I promise you this is really good. Hum… yummy! You may pair your couscous salad with roast chicken, beef, or a broiled salmon to make this dish a complete main course. But, you can also serve this salad plain as a side with rice at a BBQ. This light and easy couscous is the perfect meal for a picnic or a potluck party.

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In this recipe I didn’t add any type of cheese, but usually when I make this recipe my husband tops it with feta cheese and he swears that it brings even more flavor to it. So, if you are a cheese lover, it may be a good option for you. This salad is packed full red onion, bell pepper, and black beans - delicious flavours that work together really well. The best part of this couscous salad is that the leftovers stores well refrigerated for several days. This is a great healthy and delicious salad to make ahead of time and have on hand for lunch. I pre-made this salad to have something ready for my busy weekdays. I have to say that it tasted amazing warm, but it is also delicious after sitting in the fridge for two hours.

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Here are a few tips for making this salad even better:

  • Rinse your black beans really well, or else you may end up with gray or darker couscous, which is not all very appetizing. 
  • Even after you cook the couscous it will continue to absorb liquid because it is very absorbent. For this reason, if you think you need more homemade dressing go ahead and add some more.

If you follow these tips I am sure you salad will be a huge success and you will receive lots of compliments. I hope you give this salad a try and enjoy it. 

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Black Bean Couscous Salad Recipe

    4 Servings

Ingredients

  • 2 cups Couscous
  • 1 15 oz can Black Beans, Rinsed and drained
  • 1/2 cup Red Onion, Diced
  • 1/2 cup Red Bell Pepper, Diced
  • 1 tablespoon Fresh Parsley, Chopped, save some for garnishing
  • 1/3 cup Homemade Vinaigrette Dressing

Directions

  1. In a medium heatproof bowl, pour 1 cup boiling water over the couscous.
  2. Cover and let sit for 5 minutes.
  3. Uncover, fluff with a fork, and set aside to let cool for 5 minutes more.
  4. In the same bowl used to cook the couscous, add the black beans, onions, bell pepper, and parsley. Stir really well along with the homemade vinaigrette. Taste and adjust the seasoning if you think it is necessary. Serve immediately.

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Author: Olivia Ribas
Recipe Yields: 4 servings
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 7 minutes
Total Time: 17 minutes

Nutrition Facts

Servings Per Recipe 4

Amount Per Serving
Calories from Fat 44
Calories 255

% Daily Value*
8%
Total Fat 5g
4%
  Saturated Fat 1g
15%
Sodium 349mg
14%
Total Carbohydrate 42g
7%
  Dietary Fiber 5g
  Sugars 3g
21%
Protein 10g

* Percent Daily Value are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
** Nutrition Facts are estimated based on ingredients and data provided by Fat Secret. Please consult a doctor if you have special dietary needs.
Olivia Ribas

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Olivia's the queen of fast, simple, delicious and nutritious recipes on her site, Primavera Kitchen. We love her approach to fresh ingredients, and know you'll love everything about our new Salad fanatic!

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