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Black Bean Couscous Salad

This black bean couscous salad recipe is a delicious vegetarian meal or side made with Israeli couscous, tons of veggies, black beans, and a cilantro lime dressing.
Prep 20 minutes
Cook 10 minutes
Total 30 minutes
Fat 19
Carbs 25
Protein 6
Yield 6

Ingredients

For the Salad

  • 1.25 cups Israeli couscous
  • 1.5 cups water
  • 2 cups sweet corn we used 3 ears of fresh corn, but you can use thawed,frozen corn
  • 2 teaspoons avocado oil
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 15 oz. can black beans drained and rinsed
  • 1.5 cups cherry tomatoes cut into fourths
  • 1/2 small red onion finely diced
  • 1 large green bell pepper diced
  • 1/2 cup fresh cilantro roughly chopped
  • 1/3 cup cotija cheese crumbled (+more for topping)

For the Dressing

  • 3 tablespoons lime juice
  • 1.5 tablespoon white wine vinegar or rice vinegar
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 3 tablespoons garlic hummus
  • 2 tablespoon fresh cilantro chopped
  • 2 teaspoon honey
  • 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon paprika
  • 3/4 teaspoons salt

Instructions

  • Bring 1.5 cups of water to a rolling boil. Add in couscous and turn to heat to low. Cover the pot and simmer until all water is absorbed (about 10-12 minutes). Fluff the couscous with a fork and if there is no excess liquid the couscous is ready.
  • Spread the couscous out onto a large plate or a small platter and place the couscous into the refrigerator or freezer to chill.
  • While the couscous is chilling, turn the oven to broil and place the corn onto a baking sheet. Drizzle the avocado oil over the corn and then season with chili powder, garlic powder, and salt. Toss until the corn is coated and place into the oven. Broil the corn for 5-7 minutes, tossing periodically. Remove the corn from the oven when it begins to brown and caramelize.
  • Add the corn, black beans, cherry tomatoes, red onion, bell pepper, lime zest, cilantro, cotija cheese, and cooled couscous to a large bowl and mix until combined. Set aside.
  • Add all of the ingredients for the dressing to a mason jar and cover. Shake the ingredients together until combined.
  • Pour the dressing over the couscous and other ingredients. Toss all the of the ingredients with the dressing until everything is coated in dressing. Top with any additional cotija cheese and enjoy.

Tips & Notes

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Nutrition Facts

Calories: 290kcal | Carbohydrates: 25g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 19g | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 3g