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Confetti Couscous Salad

Name: Confetti Couscous Salad
Prep time: 25 min
Cook time: 5 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 6 servings.
Ingredients: 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

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Total Time

Prep/Total Time: 30 min.

Makes

6 servings

Updated: Sep. 26, 2022

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

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Ingredients

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

Directions

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

3/4 cup: 245 calories, 6g fat (1g saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 335mg sodium, 41g carbohydrate (3g sugars, 5g fiber), 9g protein.

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