CONFETTI COUSCOUS SALAD

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Bursting with color and flavor, this delightful side dish will take any entree up a notch. Suzanne Kesel - Cohocton, New York

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 30m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 cup reduced-sodium chicken broth
1 cup uncooked couscous
1 can (15 ounces) black beans, rinsed and drained
3/4 cup frozen corn, thawed
1 medium sweet red pepper, chopped
6 green onions, chopped
1/4 cup minced fresh cilantro
DRESSING:
2 tablespoons plus 1 teaspoon olive oil
2 tablespoons lime juice
1-1/2 teaspoons red wine vinegar
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
Pine nuts, optional

Steps:

  • In a large saucepan, bring broth to a boil. Stir in couscous. Remove from the heat; cover and let stand for 5-10 minutes or until broth is absorbed., Fluff with a fork. Stir in the beans, corn, red pepper, onions and cilantro. In a small bowl, whisk the oil, lime juice, vinegar, cumin, salt and pepper. Drizzle over salad and toss to coat. Sprinkle with pine nuts if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 245 calories, Fat 6g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 335mg sodium, Carbohydrate 41g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 5g fiber), Protein 9g protein.

Gemma Girdwood
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I've made this salad several times and it's always a hit.


My number My number
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This salad is a great make-ahead dish.


Sk Saiful khan
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I'm not a vegetarian, but I love this salad.


Mohammad shan
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This salad is a great way to use up leftover vegetables.


Prabhat Khadka
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I love the colors and flavors of this salad.


Abdur
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This salad is so easy to make and it's always a crowd-pleaser.


gas tony
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I've made this salad several times and it's always a hit. My friends and family love it!


Janiyah Martin
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This salad is a great make-ahead dish. I usually make it the night before and it's even better the next day.


Happiness Surayah
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I'm not a vegetarian, but I love this salad. It's so flavorful and satisfying, even without any meat.


Fernando Duarte
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This salad is a great way to use up leftover vegetables. I always have a bunch of odds and ends in my fridge, and this is the perfect way to use them up.


Md khalilur Rahman
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I made this salad for a picnic and it was the perfect dish to bring. It's light and refreshing, and it held up well in the heat.


Tyson Omondi Otieno
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This salad is so easy to make and it's always a crowd-pleaser. I love that I can use whatever vegetables I have on hand.


Surafel Maseresha
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I'm not usually a fan of couscous, but this salad changed my mind. The combination of flavors and textures was perfect.


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This confetti couscous salad was a hit at my last potluck! The colors were so vibrant and the flavors were amazing. I'll definitely be making this again.