Best 10 Couscous Corn And Black Bean Chicken Salad Recipes

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Dive into a culinary adventure with our enticing Couscous Corn and Black Bean Chicken Salad, a delightful blend of flavors and textures. This wholesome salad features tender chicken, sweet corn, hearty black beans, fluffy couscous, and a zesty dressing. Packed with protein and fiber, it's a satisfying meal that caters to various dietary preferences.

For those seeking a vegetarian option, our refreshing Corn and Black Bean Salad offers a vibrant mix of sweet corn, protein-rich black beans, crisp red bell pepper, and a tangy dressing.

If you're craving a hearty and flavorful main course, our Black Bean and Corn Chicken Skillet is a one-pot wonder. Juicy chicken breasts, tender black beans, sweet corn, and a savory sauce come together in this simple yet satisfying dish.

Lastly, our Black Bean, Corn, and Avocado Salad boasts a combination of creamy avocado, protein-packed black beans, sweet corn, and a zesty dressing. It's a colorful and nutritious side dish that complements any meal.

Get ready to tantalize your taste buds with these delectable recipes that showcase the versatility of corn, black beans, and chicken.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

BLACK BEAN COUS-COUS SALAD



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QETH .... a quick, easy, tasty and healthy middle eastern dish. NOTE: I agree with reviewers that this salad needs to be kicked-up-a notch, so I've made some revisions as of 7/1/09.

Provided by Galley Wench

Categories     African

Time 2h50m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 16

1 cup uncooked couscous
1 1/4 cups chicken broth
1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
1/4 cup fresh lime juice
1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
2 teaspoons cumin
1 red pepper, seeded and chopped
1/3 cup cilantro
2 tablespoons garlic, crushed
8 green onions, chopped
1 (16 ounce) can black beans, rinsed and drained
1 -2 tomatoes, diced (optional)
1 jalapeno, seed and diced (optional)
1 cup feta cheese (optional)
1 cup frozen whole kernel corn
salt and pepper

Steps:

  • Bring chicken broth to boil in a 2 quart or larger sauce pan and stir in the couscous. Cover the pot and remove from the heat. Let stand 5 minutes.
  • In a large bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lime juice, vinegar and cumin.
  • Add green onions, red pepper, cilantro, corn, optional tomatoes and beans; toss to coat.
  • Fluff the couscous well, breaking up any chunks.
  • Add to the bowl with the vegetables and mix well.
  • Season with salt and pepper to taste and sprinkle feta cheese on top.
  • Serve at once or refrigerate until ready to serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 254.3, Fat 7.8, SaturatedFat 1.1, Sodium 125.5, Carbohydrate 38.8, Fiber 6.5, Sugar 1.2, Protein 9.1

BLACK BEAN AND COUSCOUS SALAD



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This is a great salad for a buffet, with interesting textures and southwest flavors combined in one delicious salad. Leftovers store well refrigerated for several days.

Provided by Anonymous

Categories     Salad     100+ Pasta Salad Recipes

Time 35m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 cup uncooked couscous
1 ¼ cups chicken broth
3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
1 teaspoon red wine vinegar
½ teaspoon ground cumin
8 green onions, chopped
1 red bell pepper, seeded and chopped
¼ cup chopped fresh cilantro
1 cup frozen corn kernels, thawed
2 (15 ounce) cans black beans, drained
salt and pepper to taste

Steps:

  • Bring chicken broth to a boil in a 2 quart or larger sauce pan and stir in the couscous. Cover the pot and remove from heat. Let stand for 5 minutes.
  • In a large bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lime juice, vinegar and cumin. Add green onions, red pepper, cilantro, corn and beans and toss to coat.
  • Fluff the couscous well, breaking up any chunks. Add to the bowl with the vegetables and mix well. Season with salt and pepper to taste and serve at once or refrigerate until ready to serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 253 calories, Carbohydrate 41.1 g, Fat 5.8 g, Fiber 9.7 g, Protein 10.3 g, SaturatedFat 0.8 g, Sodium 414.7 mg, Sugar 1.7 g

COUSCOUS CORN AND BLACK BEAN SALAD



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This is a variation of a recipe I've been making for years. I've added the black beans to make it a nice vegetarian dish.

Provided by Charmie777

Categories     Black Beans

Time 15m

Yield 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 cups vegetable broth (or chicken)
1 (10 ounce) box couscous
1/3 cup extra virgin olive oil
1/3 cup chopped fresh cilantro
5 tablespoons fresh lime juice
2 teaspoons minced garlic
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 cup fresh corn kernel, roasted (or use frozen, or canned)
2 tomatoes, diced
1 (15 ounce) can black beans, drained and rinsed
1/3 cup thinly sliced green onion

Steps:

  • In 2 quart saucepan, bring broth to boil.
  • Stir in couscous; cover. Remove from heat and let stand 5 minutes. Fluff with a fork.
  • Place couscous in a large bowl.
  • Combine olive oil, cilantro, lime juice, garlic, salt and pepper.
  • Gently fold into couscous.
  • Add remaining ingredients and fold gently. Adjust salt and pepper to taste.
  • Refrigerate, covered, for at least one hour, or overnight.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 389.1, Fat 12.9, SaturatedFat 1.8, Sodium 106.9, Carbohydrate 57.8, Fiber 8.2, Sugar 1.4, Protein 12

COUSCOUS, CORN, AND BLACK BEAN CHICKEN SALAD



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This is one of my favorite salads, and is a great way to use leftover chicken! The flavor combination of all the veggies and pop of vinegar makes this couscous salad really stand out. Refrigerating is optional. Bon appetit!

Provided by Cooking Fox

Categories     Salad     Grains

Time 50m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 ½ cups water
3 tablespoons olive oil, divided
2 cups pearl (Israeli) couscous
¼ cup balsamic vinegar
1 teaspoon white sugar
salt and ground black pepper to taste
1 (16 ounce) can black beans, rinsed and drained
1 (16 ounce) can whole kernel corn, drained
1 ½ cups cooked and cubed rotisserie chicken
½ red bell pepper, chopped

Steps:

  • Bring water and 1 tablespoon olive oil to a boil in a medium pot over high heat. Add couscous; quickly lower heat and let simmer until water is absorbed, 7 to 8 minutes.
  • Whisk balsamic vinegar, 2 tablespoons olive oil, sugar, salt, and pepper together in a small bowl until dressing is evenly combined.
  • Fluff couscous with a fork and place in a large, shallow bowl. Add black beans, corn, chicken, and red bell pepper. Fold salad together and pour in the dressing in 3 batches, mixing well after each addition. Refrigerate until chilled, about 30 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 340.3 calories, Carbohydrate 51.1 g, Cholesterol 19.7 mg, Fat 8 g, Fiber 7 g, Protein 17 g, SaturatedFat 1.4 g, Sodium 429 mg, Sugar 3.6 g

BLACK BEAN, CORN & CHICKEN SALAD



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Delicious salad that can be served warm or cold. I serve it with olive oil tortillas and sour cream. I think that I found this recipe in a magazine a few years back. Truly delicious, and very healthy.

Provided by Jake and Aimee

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 10m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

15 1/2 ounces corn, drained. (1 1/2c)
29 ounces black beans, drained and rinsed. (3c)
1/2 cup green onion, chopped. (1/2c)
1 bell pepper, diced. (1c)
3/4 lb cooked chicken breast, cubed. (3c)
3 tablespoons lime juice (2 limes)
1/4 teaspoon ground cumin
salt & pepper
olive oil (optional)
tortilla (optional)

Steps:

  • Prepare all vegetables.
  • Dice chicken (I usually cook the chicken while I am preparing the vegetables, then I dice it while it's warm).
  • In a large bowl, mix all ingredients together.
  • Let it sit for a few minutes. (The warmth of the chicken will heat the salad and help the flavors to marry quickly. You can let this sit for about 10 mins or put it in the fridge overnight.).
  • Stir to redistribute the ingredients.
  • Serve with tortillas (avocado & sour cream go well too.).

Nutrition Facts : Calories 570.9, Fat 9.2, SaturatedFat 2.4, Cholesterol 71.4, Sodium 84.5, Carbohydrate 79.7, Fiber 21.9, Sugar 4.7, Protein 47.8

CHICKEN AND BLACK BEAN SALAD



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Here in California, we cook out year-round. I grill extra chicken specifically for this quick meal. It's so colorful and fresh-tasting that even our kids love it. -Cindie Ekstrand, Duarte, California

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 20m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 15

1/3 cup olive oil
2 tablespoons lime juice
2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
1-1/2 teaspoons sugar
1 garlic clove, minced
1/2 teaspoon chili powder
1/2 teaspoon salt, optional
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 can (15 ounces) black beans, rinsed and drained
1 can (11 ounces) Mexicorn, drained
1 medium sweet red pepper, julienned
1/3 cup sliced green onions
6 cups torn romaine
1-1/2 cups cooked chicken strips
Additional cilantro, optional

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, whisk the first eight ingredients; set aside. , In a large bowl, toss the beans, corn, red pepper and onions; set aside., Arrange romaine on individual plates; top with bean mixture and chicken. Drizzle with dressing; garnish with cilantro if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 259 calories, Fat 14g fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 21mg cholesterol, Sodium 519mg sodium, Carbohydrate 23g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 12g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

BLACK BEAN, CORN, AND QUINOA SALAD



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This is a wonderful Southwestern style salad that is quick and easy to make.

Provided by tarnapx

Categories     Salad     Grains     Quinoa Salad Recipes

Time 40m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 13

2 cups chicken broth
1 cup uncooked quinoa
1 cup frozen corn
1 tablespoon lime juice
1 teaspoon red wine vinegar
lime, zested
½ teaspoon ground cumin
2 tablespoons avocado oil
1 (15 ounce) can black beans, drained
1 small red bell pepper, seeded and chopped
1 small red onion, chopped
¼ cup chopped fresh cilantro
salt and ground black pepper to taste

Steps:

  • Bring chicken broth to a boil in a 2-quart saucepan. Stir in quinoa. Reduce heat to low; simmer, covered, until broth is absorbed, 15 to 20 minutes. Remove from heat; stir in corn. Cover and let stand until corn is warmed through, about 5 minutes.
  • Whisk lime juice, red wine vinegar, lime zest, and cumin together in a large bowl. Whisk in avocado oil. Add black beans, red bell pepper, red onion, and cilantro. Season with salt and pepper. Stir in quinoa and corn.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 249.9 calories, Carbohydrate 38.3 g, Cholesterol 1.7 mg, Fat 7.1 g, Fiber 8.1 g, Protein 9.8 g, SaturatedFat 0.8 g, Sodium 622.3 mg, Sugar 2.3 g

COUSCOUS SALAD WITH BLACK BEANS, MUSHROOMS, AND CORN



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A simple and healthy vegetarian salad of Israeli couscous makes a great weeknight meal. You won't miss the meat in this filling vegetarian dish. Black beans add protein, and avocado is rich in heart-healthy fat.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Salad Recipes

Time 25m

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1 cup Israeli couscous
Coarse salt and ground pepper
1/2 pound cremini or button mushrooms, sliced 1/2-inch thick
1 small bunch scallions, white and green parts separated and thinly sliced
1 1/4 cups fresh corn kernels (from 2 ears corn)
1 can (15.5 ounces) black beans, rinsed and drained
2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
1 jalapeno (optional), thinly sliced
1 avocado, halved, pitted, peeled, and sliced

Steps:

  • In a medium saucepan, heat 1 tablespoon oil over medium-high. Add couscous and cook, stirring constantly, until golden brown and fragrant, about 4 minutes. Add 1 1/2 cups water, season with salt, and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer until liquid is absorbed and couscous is tender, about 15 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, in a large skillet, heat 2 teaspoons oil over medium-high. Cook mushrooms, stirring occasionally, until golden brown, about 5 minutes. Season mushrooms with salt and pepper; transfer to a large bowl. Add 1 teaspoon oil to skillet. Cook scallion whites and corn, stirring occasionally, until scallions are soft and corn is browned, about 5 minutes. Season with salt and pepper and add to mushrooms.
  • Add couscous, black beans, lime juice, jalapeno (if using), and scallion greens to mushroom mixture and toss to combine. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Divide among four bowls and top with avocado.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 432 g, Fat 15 g, Fiber 10 g, Protein 14 g

BLACK BEAN AND COUSCOUS SALAD



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This is great for a buffet! A marriage of couscous and fresh veggies held together by a Southwestern flavored dressing!

Provided by yooper

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 15m

Yield 10 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 cup uncooked couscous
1 1/4 cups chicken broth
3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
1 teaspoon red wine vinegar
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
8 green onions, chopped
1 red bell pepper, seeded and chopped
1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
1 cup frozen corn kernels, thawed
2 (15 ounce) cans black beans, drained
salt and pepper

Steps:

  • Bring chicken broth to a boil in a 2-quart or larger sauce pan and stir in the couscous.
  • Cover the pot and remove from heat.
  • Let stand for 5 minutes.
  • In a large bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lime juice, vinegar and cumin.
  • Add green onions, red pepper, cilantro, corn and beans, and toss to coat.
  • Fluff the couscous well, breaking up any chunks.
  • Add to the bowl with the vegetables and mix well.
  • Season with salt and pepper to taste and serve at once or refrigerate until ready to serve.

BLACK BEAN CHICKEN SALAD



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A refreshing mix of beans, garden veggies and chicken is tossed with a light lime vinaigrette in this satisfying salad that's sure to be a winner on hot summer days! Jean Ecos of Harland, Wisconsin shared the recipe.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 20m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 18

6 cups torn lettuce
1-1/2 cups cubed cooked chicken breast
1 can (15 ounces) black beans, rinsed and drained
1 cup chopped seeded tomatoes
1 cup chopped green pepper
1/2 cup sliced red onion
1/2 cup shredded reduced-fat cheddar cheese
LIME VINAIGRETTE:
1/4 cup minced fresh cilantro
1/4 cup chopped seeded tomato
1 tablespoon cider vinegar
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 tablespoon lime juice
1/2 teaspoon grated lime zest
1 garlic clove, minced
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1/4 teaspoon chili powder

Steps:

  • In a large serving bowl, combine the lettuce, chicken, beans, tomatoes, green pepper, onion and cheese. In a blender or food processor, combine the vinaigrette ingredients; cover and process until smooth. Pour over salad and toss to coat.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 298 calories, Fat 9g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 55mg cholesterol, Sodium 672mg sodium, Carbohydrate 26g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 10g fiber), Protein 28g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

Tips:

  • Use high-quality ingredients for the best flavor.
  • Cook the couscous according to the package directions.
  • If you don't have fresh corn, you can use frozen or canned corn.
  • Be sure to rinse and drain the black beans before using them.
  • Shred the chicken breasts into bite-sized pieces.
  • Use a light vinaigrette dressing to keep the salad healthy.
  • Serve the salad immediately or store it in the refrigerator for later.

Conclusion:

This couscous, corn, and black bean chicken salad is a healthy and delicious meal that is perfect for summer. It is packed with flavor and nutrients, and it is easy to make. Whether you are looking for a light lunch or a hearty dinner, this salad is sure to please.

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