Side Dishes
Beans, Corn and Couscous Salad
25min
6 servings
This vibrant and healthy salad combines the flavors of beans, corn, and couscous with fresh herbs and a zesty lemon dressing. It's a perfect side dish or light lunch that's packed with protein and fiber. This easy-to-make salad is vegan-friendly and can be enjoyed year-round using canned or frozen ingredients.
Nutrition Facts
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Facts
Quantity
Fiber
Sugar
6 g
3 g
Allergen Content
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Ingredients
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Steps
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Cook couscous
Bring 1 1/4 cups of water to a boil in a saucepan. Stir in couscous, cover, and remove from heat. Let stand for 5 minutes.
Fluff couscous
Fluff the cooked couscous with a fork and transfer to a large bowl. Set aside to cool.
Drain and rinse beans and corn
Drain and rinse the canned black beans and corn kernels. Add them to the bowl with couscous.
Prepare vegetables
Halve the cherry tomatoes. Finely chop the red onion and parsley. Mince the garlic. Add everything to the bowl.
Make dressing
In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, salt and pepper.
Mix salad
Pour the dressing over the couscous mixture. Toss well to combine all ingredients. Taste and adjust seasoning if needed.
Serve
Serve the salad at room temperature or chilled. Store leftovers in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.

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