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Confetti Couscous Salad

With heart-healthy oil, this colorful salad can be served warm or cold. Try different grains or vegetables for variety.
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Course Snacks & Sides
$1.77 per serving
Servings 6 servings

Ingredients
 

  • 3 cups cooked couscous
  • juice of 2 lemons
  • 1 ½ cups CNP Vegetable Mix
  • 2 cups cooked black beans (or 1 15-ounce can, drained)
  • ¼ cup minced parsley
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • black pepper to taste
  • ¼ cup olive or canola oil

Instructions
 

  • Cook couscous according to package directions.
  • Pour lemon juice over couscous and stir.
  • When couscous is cooled to lukewarm, add vegetables, beans, parsley, salt, pepper, and oil. Stir.
  • Chill at least 1 hour. This dish can also be served warm.

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Notes

Variations
  • Change grains: Instead of couscous, try 3 cups cooked barley, rice, or bulgur.
  • Zest it Up: Add 1 teaspoon finely minced lemon rind.

Nutrition Label

Serving: 0.75 cup
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