Description
Experience the vibrant flavors of Southwest Couscous Salad, where fluffy couscous meets colorful vegetables and a zesty lime dressing. This salad is not just a dish; it’s a celebration of fresh ingredients that will elevate your summer barbecues and potlucks. Quick and easy to prepare, it’s perfect for impressing guests or meal prepping for busy weekdays.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup whole wheat couscous
- 1 can (15 oz) black beans, rinsed
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 cup bell peppers (mixed colors), diced
- 1/2 cup red onion, finely diced
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- Juice of 2 limes (about 1/4 cup)
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- 1 tsp chili powder
- Salt to taste
Instructions
- In a saucepan, bring 1 cup of water to a boil. Stir in couscous, cover, and remove from heat. Let it sit for about 5 minutes until fluffy.
- While couscous steams, chop cherry tomatoes, bell peppers, red onion, and cilantro into bite-sized pieces.
- Whisk together lime juice, olive oil, cumin, chili powder, and salt in a small bowl until well combined.
- Fluff the couscous with a fork. Add chopped veggies and black beans before drizzling with dressing.
- Toss gently until everything is combined. Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Southwest
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (approximately 250g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 280mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 52g
- Fiber: 10g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 0mg