I made this salad 3 days ago and chilled it in the fridge. I have just finished eating the left overs and I am planning to make it again, tomorrow. I added two cups black beans and 2 cups sweet corn kernels, because I really love corn. I loved the addition of cayenne pepper because it enhances the flavour. You can adjust ingredients to suit you. I wish you a very happy week, ahead. It snowed yesterday…all the trees in my backyard are covered in snow!!!
Black Bean and Couscous Salad
Salad Ingredients
- 1 cup dry whole wheat couscous (yields 3 cups)
- 2 cups black beans (1 x 540ml/19fl. oz can)
- 1 cup diced cucumber (½ English cucumber)
- 1 cup diced bell pepper (medium bell pepper)
- 2 cups canned or frozen corn kernels
- 2 cups diced tomato (2 medium tomatoes)
Salad Dressing
- 6 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 4 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice
- ½ teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- Salt to taste
Instructions
- Prepare couscous: pour 1 cup couscous in a medium saucepan. Add 1 cup boiling water and stir. Cover and let stand for 5 minutes. Drizzle 1 tablespoon olive oil and fluff the couscous with a fork.
- Prepare Salad Dressing: mix all dressing ingredients and add enough salt to taste. Shake thoroughly to combine.
- Toss salad ingredients: mix all salad ingredients in a bowl. Pour dressing over and toss to combine. Set aside, at least 30 minutes, for flavours to meld before serving.
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Step By Step Photos
Prepare couscous: pour 1 cup couscous in a medium saucepan. Add 1 cup boiling water and stir. Cover and let stand for 5 minutes. Drizzle 1 tablespoon olive oil and fluff the couscous with a fork.
Prepare Salad Dressing: mix all dressing ingredients and add enough salt to taste. Shake thoroughly to combine. Place all salad ingredients in a large bowl.
Toss salad ingredients: pour dressing over the salad and toss to combine. Set aside, at least 30 minutes, for flavours to meld before serving. You can chill this salad in the fridge for 3-4 days.
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measurements
- 341ml 12oz selection whole corn kernels = 2 scant cups (it does not have a lot of water)
- 540ml 19 fl.oz can Cedar black beans = 2 cups
- 1 medium bell pepper diced = 1 cup
- ½ seedless English cucumber diced = 1 cup
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Couscous is such a great base for salads. Love this colorful one!
I totally agree with you. I used whole wheat. So good and filling. Have a great week!
Liz