Chilled Black Bean Couscous Salad
A healthy and light salad that compliments a variety of meals from tacos to grilled chicken or fish!
Ingredients
- 2 cups couscous cooked according to package instructions and cooled
- 1 can black beans, drained and rinsed 15 oz
- 1 can whole kernel corn (or about 1 1/2 cups fresh corn) 15 oz
- 1 small zucchini finely diced
- 1 stalk celery diced
- 1/2 cup green onions diced (about 2)
- 1/2 cup chopped cilantro
- 1 avocado diced
- 2-3 limes juiced
- 1 cup crumbled feta
- 1/3 cup red wine vinegar
- Salt pepper and cumin to taste
Instructions
- Combine couscous, black beans, corn, zucchini, celery, green onion, cilantro and feta in a large bowl and toss until evenly mixed.
- Add lime juice, vinegar, and seasonings; stir and taste. Adjust seasonings as needed.
- Chill for about an hour before serving.
- Enjoy!
Notes
*If you prefer a different bean, try cannellini beans or chickpeas.
*You can use any similar grain in place of the couscous. Try quinoa, barley or brown rice.
*You can use any similar grain in place of the couscous. Try quinoa, barley or brown rice.
Nutrition
Calories: 452kcal | Carbohydrates: 70g | Protein: 18g | Fat: 12g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Cholesterol: 22mg | Sodium: 644mg | Potassium: 688mg | Fiber: 11g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 410IU | Vitamin C: 20mg | Calcium: 187mg | Iron: 3mg