Confetti Couscous Salad
With heart-healthy oil, this colorful salad can be served warm or cold. Try different grains or vegetables for variety.
Servings 6 servings
Cost $1.77 per serving
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
Serving: 0.75cup