Herb Garden Couscous and Black Bean Salad Recipe

Name: Herb Garden Couscous and Black Bean Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 cup couscous; One 15- to 16-ounce can black beans, drained and rinsed; 1 large celery stalk, diced; 1 medium red or orange bell pepper, diced; 1 cup grape tomatoes; 1/4 cup chopped green olives; 1/2 cup chopped fresh parsley; 2 tablespoons chopped fresh dill; Several fresh mint leaves, sliced; 2 scallions, green parts only, finely chopped; 2 tablespoons lemon juice; 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil; Salt and freshly ground pepper to taste; Butter, Boston, or Bibb lettuce leaves

Servings: persons

1 cup couscous
One 15- to 16-ounce can black beans, drained and rinsed
1 large celery stalk, diced
1 medium red or orange bell pepper, diced
1 cup grape tomatoes
1/4 cup chopped green olives
1/2 cup chopped fresh parsley
2 tablespoons chopped fresh dill
Several fresh mint leaves, sliced
2 scallions, green parts only, finely chopped
2 tablespoons lemon juice
2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
Salt and freshly ground pepper to taste
Butter, Boston, or Bibb lettuce leaves

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In a large heatproof container, combine the couscous with 2 cups boiling water.
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Cover and let stand for 10 minutes, then uncover and fluff with a fork.
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Let cool, uncovered, for 5 minutes, then stir in the remaining ingredients except for the lettuce.
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Serve warm or at room temperature, arranging some of the salad over a few lettuce leaves for each serving.
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When I want to keep a salad theme going, I serve this with Great Grated Veggies with Tahini Dressing (page 175) or Mixed Greens with Sprouts, Apple, and Daikon (page 179).
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For a heartier meal, serve with with veggie burgers and one of the suggestions for mixed greens salads under Recipe Not Required (page 192).
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Calories: 237
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Total Fat: 7g
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Protein: 8.5g
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Carbohydrates: 36g
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Fiber: 7g
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Sodium: 420mg

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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 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 cup couscous, One 15- to 16-ounce can black beans, drained and rinsed, 1 large celery stalk, diced, 1 medium red or orange bell pepper, diced, and more.

Yes, Herb Garden Couscous and Black Bean 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.

Herb Garden Couscous and Black Bean Salad

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