COUSCOUS CORN AND BLACK BEAN SALAD

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This is a variation of a recipe I've been making for years. I've added the black beans to make it a nice vegetarian dish.

Provided by Charmie777

Categories     Black Beans

Time 15m

Yield 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 cups vegetable broth (or chicken)
1 (10 ounce) box couscous
1/3 cup extra virgin olive oil
1/3 cup chopped fresh cilantro
5 tablespoons fresh lime juice
2 teaspoons minced garlic
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 cup fresh corn kernel, roasted (or use frozen, or canned)
2 tomatoes, diced
1 (15 ounce) can black beans, drained and rinsed
1/3 cup thinly sliced green onion

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.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 389.1, Fat 12.9, SaturatedFat 1.8, Sodium 106.9, Carbohydrate 57.8, Fiber 8.2, Sugar 1.4, Protein 12

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