Cilantro and Citrus Couscous Salad Recipe

Name: Cilantro and Citrus Couscous Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 cups chicken broth or 2 cups vegetable broth; 1 (10 ounce) box couscous; 6 tablespoons lemon juice or 6 tablespoons lime juice; 1 tablespoon lemon zest; 1 tablespoon lime zest; 6 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil; 12-1 cup fresh cilantro leaves, chopped; 6 green onions, sliced; 2 tomatoes, seeded and diced (about 2 cups); 1 (16 ounce) can red beans or 1 (16 ounce) can black beans; 2 avocados, diced; ½ cup black olives, sliced

Servings: persons

2 cups chicken broth or 2 cups vegetable broth
1 (10 ounce) box couscous
6 tablespoons lemon juice or 6 tablespoons lime juice
1 tablespoon lemon zest
1 tablespoon lime zest
6 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
12-1 cup fresh cilantro leaves, chopped
6 green onions, sliced
2 tomatoes, seeded and diced (about 2 cups)
1 (16 ounce) can red beans or 1 (16 ounce) can black beans
2 avocados, diced
½ cup black olives, sliced

1
In saucepan, bring the broth to a boil.
2
Add couscous and cook 1 minute.
3
Remove, cover and let stand 5 minutes.
4
Place in large serving bowl.
5
In small bowl, whisk together the lemon/lime juice, zests and olive oil.
6
Pour over couscous.
7
Toss gently to coat.
8
Fold in the cilantro, onions and tomatoes.
9
Drain and rinse the beans, then fold them in with the avocados and olives.
10
Serve immediately.
11
Store leftovers, covered, in refrigerator.
12
Salad will keep for several days.
13
For the Vegetarian option use the vegetable broth.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 cups chicken broth or 2 cups vegetable broth, 1 (10 ounce) box couscous, 6 tablespoons lemon juice or 6 tablespoons lime juice, 1 tablespoon lemon zest, and more.

Yes, Cilantro and Citrus Couscous Salad falls under the Salads category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Keep refrigerated in an airtight container and enjoy within 1–2 days for the best freshness. Best served cold — no reheating needed.

Cilantro and Citrus Couscous Salad

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