Black Bean Cous Cous Salad

Brighten your table with this Black Bean Couscous Salad, a fresh and zesty dish that's perfect for quick lunches, potlucks, or healthy weeknight dinners. Featuring fluffy couscous, protein-packed black beans, and a colorful medley of vegetables like cherry tomatoes, cucumber, and red bell pepper, this salad is as delicious as it is nutritious. Tossed with a tangy lime-cumin dressing and topped with optional crumbled feta cheese for a creamy finish, this 20-minute recipe is a vibrant celebration of texture and flavor. Serve it chilled or at room temperature for a versatile dish that pairs beautifully with grilled meats or stands out on its own as a vegetarian delight. Make-ahead friendly and packed with wholesome ingredients, it's a refreshing crowd-pleaser you'll make again and again.

Nutriscore Rating: 74/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:5 mins

Total Time:20 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 1 cup Couscous
• 1 cup Water
• 2 tablespoons Olive oil
• 1 cup Black beans (canned, drained and rinsed)
• 1 cup Cherry tomatoes (halved)
• 1 cup Cucumber (diced)
• 1 Red bell pepper (diced)
• 0.25 cup Red onion (finely chopped)
• 0.25 cup Fresh cilantro (chopped)
• 2 tablespoons Fresh lime juice
• 1 teaspoon Ground cumin
• 0.5 teaspoon Salt
• 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
• 0.5 cup Feta cheese (optional, crumbled)

Directions

Step 1

In a medium saucepan, bring 1 cup of water to a boil. Remove from heat, stir in the couscous, cover, and let it sit for 5 minutes until the water is absorbed.

Step 2

Fluff the couscous with a fork and let it cool to room temperature.

Step 3

In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooled couscous, black beans, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, red bell pepper, red onion, and cilantro.

Step 4

In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, lime juice, cumin, salt, and black pepper to create the dressing.

Step 5

Pour the dressing over the couscous mixture and gently toss to combine, ensuring everything is evenly coated.

Step 6

If using, sprinkle crumbled feta cheese over the salad and toss lightly.

Step 7

Taste and adjust seasoning with more salt or lime juice if needed.

Step 8

Serve immediately or refrigerate for 1-2 hours to allow the flavors to meld. Serve chilled or at room temperature.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	1372.9 grams (1372.9g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	851

Total Fat 28.90g	37%
Saturated Fat 18.20g	91%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.10g
Cholesterol 107mg	36%
Sodium 3352mg	146%
Total Carbohydrate 108.40g	39%
Dietary Fiber 24.00g	86%
Total Sugars 18.80g
Protein 43.80g	88%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 835mg	64%
Iron 10mg	53%
Potassium 1927mg	41%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 29.9%

Protein: 20.2%

Carbs: 49.9%