Couscous-and-Black Bean Salad |
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Prep Time: 0 Minutes Cook Time: 0 Minutes |
Ready In: 0 Minutes Servings: 2 |
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Ingredients:
1 large orange |
1/8 teaspoon salt |
2/3 cup uncooked couscous |
1 cup canned black beans, rinsed and drained |
1/2 cup chopped red bell pepper |
1/4 cup chopped green onions |
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley |
1 tablespoon seasoned rice vinegar |
1 1/2 teaspoons vegetable oil |
1/4 teaspoon ground cumin |
Directions:
1. Grate 1/4 teaspoon orange rind, and set aside. Squeeze juice from orange over a bowl; reserve 1/4 cup juice, and set aside. Add water to remaining juice in bowl to equal 1 cup.
2. Bring water mixture and salt to a boil in a medium saucepan; gradually stir in couscous. Remove from heat; cover and let stand 5 minutes. Fluff with a fork. Cool slightly. Stir in orange rind, beans, bell pepper, onions, and parsley.
3. Combine reserved 1/4 cup orange juice, vinegar, oil, and cumin. Add couscous mixture; toss well. Store salad in an airtight container in refrigerator.
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