CONFETTI COUSCOUS SALAD

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Bursting with color and flavor, this delightful side dish will take any entree up a notch. Suzanne Kesel - Cohocton, New York

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Lunch

Time 30m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 15

Ingredients

1 cup reduced-sodium chicken broth
1 cup uncooked couscous
1 can (15 ounces) black beans, rinsed and drained
3/4 cup frozen corn, thawed
1 medium sweet red pepper, chopped
6 green onions, chopped
1/4 cup minced fresh cilantro
DRESSING:
2 tablespoons plus 1 teaspoon olive oil
2 tablespoons lime juice
1-1/2 teaspoons red wine vinegar
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
Pine nuts, optional

Steps:

In a large saucepan, bring broth to a boil. Stir in couscous. Remove from the heat; cover and let stand for 5-10 minutes or until broth is absorbed., Fluff with a fork. Stir in the beans, corn, red pepper, onions and cilantro. In a small bowl, whisk the oil, lime juice, vinegar, cumin, salt and pepper. Drizzle over salad and toss to coat. Sprinkle with pine nuts if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 245 calories, Fat 6g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 335mg sodium, Carbohydrate 41g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 5g fiber), Protein 9g protein.