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.

Ritah misanya
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This salad is the perfect summer dish. It's light and refreshing, and the colors are so cheerful.


Sphelele Mdletshe
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I've been making this salad for years and it's always a favorite. It's the perfect dish to bring to a potluck or party.


NinjaCat
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This salad is so easy to make and it's always delicious. I love the combination of flavors and textures.


Kyle Milczark
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I've made this salad several times and it's always a hit. It's the perfect dish to bring to a party or potluck.


Samuel Odum
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This salad is a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables.


Diamen Sanchez
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I'm not a huge fan of couscous, but I really enjoyed this salad. The dressing is amazing and the vegetables are so fresh.


Allah Wadhayo
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This salad is the perfect side dish for any summer meal.


Joshua Arrow
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I made this salad for my family and they all loved it. Even my picky kids ate it without complaining!


Ramzan Ijaz
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This salad is so refreshing and flavorful. I love the combination of sweet and savory.


NG NIROB
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I've been making this salad for years and it's always a favorite. It's the perfect dish to bring to a potluck or party.


Irfan Bhatti
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This salad is a great way to use up leftover vegetables.


Palesa Faith
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I love the versatility of this salad. You can add or remove ingredients to suit your own taste.


Malik noman thaheem
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This salad is so easy to make and it's always a crowd-pleaser. I've made it for parties, potlucks, and even just for a quick lunch.


Sadan Nafie
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I made this salad for a picnic and it was a huge success. Everyone loved it!


Rufus Shaver
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This is the perfect summer salad. It's light and refreshing, and the colors are so cheerful.


Juan jose Garcia
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I'm not usually a fan of couscous, but this salad changed my mind. The dressing was light and flavorful, and the combination of vegetables was perfect.


Bangladesh Jindabad
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This salad was a hit at my last potluck! The colors were so vibrant and the flavors were amazing. I especially loved the crunch from the cucumber and the sweetness from the tomatoes.