Best Black Bean Cous Cous Salad Recipes

BLACK BEAN AND COUSCOUS SALAD

Steps:

• Bring chicken broth to a boil in a 2-quart or larger sauce pan and stir in the couscous.
• Cover the pot and remove from heat.
• Let stand for 5 minutes.
• In a large bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lime juice, vinegar and cumin.
• Add green onions, red pepper, cilantro, corn and beans, and toss to coat.
• Fluff the couscous well, breaking up any chunks.
• Add to the bowl with the vegetables and mix well.
• Season with salt and pepper to taste and serve at once or refrigerate until ready to serve.

BLACK BEAN AND SPINACH COUSCOUS

Steps:

• In a medium saucepan, over high heat, bring chicken broth to a boil. Remove from heat and stir in couscous. Cover and let sit for 5 minutes.
• Squeeze excess water out of thawed spinach. Semi Homemaker Tip: use potato ricer to squeeze water from spinach - Carol Simmons, Orland Park, IL.
• In a microwave-safe bowl, combine spinach and black beans. Heat, covered, in microwave on HIGH for 2 minutes.
• Stir spinach and black bean mixture into couscous. Add lemon juice and season, to taste, with salt and pepper.

COUSCOUS SALAD WITH BLACK BEANS, MUSHROOMS, AND CORN

Steps:

• In a medium saucepan, heat 1 tablespoon oil over medium-high. Add couscous and cook, stirring constantly, until golden brown and fragrant, about 4 minutes. Add 1 1/2 cups water, season with salt, and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer until liquid is absorbed and couscous is tender, about 15 minutes.
• Meanwhile, in a large skillet, heat 2 teaspoons oil over medium-high. Cook mushrooms, stirring occasionally, until golden brown, about 5 minutes. Season mushrooms with salt and pepper; transfer to a large bowl. Add 1 teaspoon oil to skillet. Cook scallion whites and corn, stirring occasionally, until scallions are soft and corn is browned, about 5 minutes. Season with salt and pepper and add to mushrooms.
• Add couscous, black beans, lime juice, jalapeno (if using), and scallion greens to mushroom mixture and toss to combine. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Divide among four bowls and top with avocado.

BLACK BEAN, CORN, AND QUINOA SALAD

Steps:

• Bring chicken broth to a boil in a 2-quart saucepan. Stir in quinoa. Reduce heat to low; simmer, covered, until broth is absorbed, 15 to 20 minutes. Remove from heat; stir in corn. Cover and let stand until corn is warmed through, about 5 minutes.
• Whisk lime juice, red wine vinegar, lime zest, and cumin together in a large bowl. Whisk in avocado oil. Add black beans, red bell pepper, red onion, and cilantro. Season with salt and pepper. Stir in quinoa and corn.

BLACK BEAN COUS-COUS SALAD

Steps:

• 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.
• 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.
• Add to the bowl with the vegetables and mix well.
• Season with salt and pepper to taste and sprinkle feta cheese on top.
• Serve at once or refrigerate until ready to serve.

COUSCOUS, CORN, AND BLACK BEAN CHICKEN SALAD

Steps:

• Bring water and 1 tablespoon olive oil to a boil in a medium pot over high heat. Add couscous; quickly lower heat and let simmer until water is absorbed, 7 to 8 minutes.
• Whisk balsamic vinegar, 2 tablespoons olive oil, sugar, salt, and pepper together in a small bowl until dressing is evenly combined.
• Fluff couscous with a fork and place in a large, shallow bowl. Add black beans, corn, chicken, and red bell pepper. Fold salad together and pour in the dressing in 3 batches, mixing well after each addition. Refrigerate until chilled, about 30 minutes.

COUSCOUS CORN AND BLACK BEAN SALAD

Steps:

• In 2 quart saucepan, bring broth to boil.
• Stir in couscous; cover. Remove from heat and let stand 5 minutes. Fluff with a fork.
• Place couscous in a large bowl.
• Combine olive oil, cilantro, lime juice, garlic, salt and pepper.
• Gently fold into couscous.
• Add remaining ingredients and fold gently. Adjust salt and pepper to taste.
• Refrigerate, covered, for at least one hour, or overnight.

BLACK BEAN SALAD

Steps:

• In a large bowl, combine the black beans, corn, green onions, jalapeno peppers, bell pepper, avocado, pimentos, tomatoes, cilantro, lime juice, and Italian dressing. Season with garlic salt. Toss, and chill until serving.

ISRAELI COUSCOUS, BEAN AND TOMATO SALAD

Steps:

• In a large bowl, combine finely chopped tomatoes, garlic, salt, balsamic vinegar, and olive oil. Add beans and Israeli couscous and toss together. Let sit for 10 to 15 minutes (or longer).
• Meanwhile, place chopped onion in a small bowl and cover with cold water. Soak 5 minutes, drain and rinse. Drain on paper towels and add to couscous and bean mixture. Add basil, chives, and pepper, and toss together.
• Line plates or a platter with lettuce leaves. Top with salad. Sprinkle feta over the top and serve.