Steps to Make Lunch Ideas For Working Man

Black Bean And Couscous Salad

Name: Steps to Make Lunch Ideas For Working Man
Prep time: 30 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 8 to 10 servings

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Recipe Summary Black Bean And Couscous Salad

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.

Ingredients | Lunch Ideas For Working Man

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

Directions

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.

Info | Lunch Ideas For Working Man

prep: 30 mins additional: 5 mins total: 35 mins Servings: 8 Yield: 8 to 10 servings

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