Best Israeli Couscous Salad With Black Beans Recipes

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BLACK BEAN AND COUSCOUS SALAD



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This is a great salad for a buffet, with interesting textures and southwest flavors combined in one delicious salad. Leftovers store well refrigerated for several days.

Provided by Anonymous

Categories     Salad     100+ Pasta Salad Recipes

Time 35m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 cup uncooked couscous
1 ¼ cups chicken broth
3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
1 teaspoon red wine vinegar
½ teaspoon ground cumin
8 green onions, chopped
1 red bell pepper, seeded and chopped
¼ cup chopped fresh cilantro
1 cup frozen corn kernels, thawed
2 (15 ounce) cans black beans, drained
salt and pepper to taste

Steps:

  • Bring chicken broth to a boil in a 2 quart or larger sauce pan and stir in the couscous. Cover the pot and remove from heat. Let stand for 5 minutes.
  • In a large bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lime juice, vinegar and cumin. Add green onions, red pepper, cilantro, corn and beans and toss to coat.
  • Fluff the couscous well, breaking up any chunks. Add to the bowl with the vegetables and mix well. Season with salt and pepper to taste and serve at once or refrigerate until ready to serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 253 calories, Carbohydrate 41.1 g, Fat 5.8 g, Fiber 9.7 g, Protein 10.3 g, SaturatedFat 0.8 g, Sodium 414.7 mg, Sugar 1.7 g

BLACK BEAN AND COUSCOUS SALAD



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This is great for a buffet! A marriage of couscous and fresh veggies held together by a Southwestern flavored dressing!

Provided by yooper

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 15m

Yield 10 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 cup uncooked couscous
1 1/4 cups chicken broth
3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
1 teaspoon red wine vinegar
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
8 green onions, chopped
1 red bell pepper, seeded and chopped
1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
1 cup frozen corn kernels, thawed
2 (15 ounce) cans black beans, drained
salt and pepper

Steps:

  • Bring chicken broth to a boil in a 2-quart or larger sauce pan and stir in the couscous.
  • Cover the pot and remove from heat.
  • Let stand for 5 minutes.
  • In a large bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lime juice, vinegar and cumin.
  • Add green onions, red pepper, cilantro, corn and beans, and toss to coat.
  • Fluff the couscous well, breaking up any chunks.
  • Add to the bowl with the vegetables and mix well.
  • Season with salt and pepper to taste and serve at once or refrigerate until ready to serve.

ISRAELI COUSCOUS, BEAN AND TOMATO SALAD



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Finely chopped tomatoes seasoned with garlic, balsamic vinegar and basil serve as both dressing and vegetable in this main dish salad. I've been making tomato concassée all summer and using it as a sauce for pasta and fish. I decided to use it as a stand-in for salad dressing in this hearty salad, a simple combination of cooked Israeli couscous and beans. I used canned pinto beans, and they were just fine. Chickpeas would also work. Use lots of basil in the mix. The red onion contributes some crunch. You can add a little celery if you want more texture. Make sure to use sweet, ripe, juicy tomatoes. I love the finishing touch of the feta, but it is optional.

Provided by Martha Rose Shulman

Categories     salads and dressings, main course

Time 20m

Yield Serves 4 generously

Number Of Ingredients 13

3/4 pound ripe, sweet tomatoes, finely chopped (about 1 1/3 cups chopped)
1 plump garlic clove, puréepureed with a little salt or put through a press
Salt to taste
2 teaspoons balsamic vinegar (more to taste)
3 tablespoons extra- virgin olive oil
2 cups cooked pinto beans (or other beans of your choice) (if using canned beans, drain and rinse)
2 cups cooked Israeli couscous
1/2 to 2/3 cup chopped red onion
1/3 cup chopped fresh basil
3 tablespoons chopped chives
Freshly ground pepper
Romaine lettuce leaves for serving
Feta cheese for topping (about 1/2 cup, optional)

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine finely chopped tomatoes, garlic, salt, balsamic vinegar, and olive oil. Add beans and Israeli couscous and toss together. Let sit for 10 to 15 minutes (or longer).
  • Meanwhile, place chopped onion in a small bowl and cover with cold water. Soak 5 minutes, drain and rinse. Drain on paper towels and add to couscous and bean mixture. Add basil, chives, and pepper, and toss together.
  • Line plates or a platter with lettuce leaves. Top with salad. Sprinkle feta over the top and serve.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 753, UnsaturatedFat 9 grams, Carbohydrate 129 grams, Fat 12 grams, Fiber 21 grams, Protein 32 grams, SaturatedFat 2 grams, Sodium 1135 milligrams, Sugar 6 grams

COUSCOUS SALAD WITH BLACK BEANS, MUSHROOMS, AND CORN



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A simple and healthy vegetarian salad of Israeli couscous makes a great weeknight meal. You won't miss the meat in this filling vegetarian dish. Black beans add protein, and avocado is rich in heart-healthy fat.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Salad Recipes

Time 25m

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1 cup Israeli couscous
Coarse salt and ground pepper
1/2 pound cremini or button mushrooms, sliced 1/2-inch thick
1 small bunch scallions, white and green parts separated and thinly sliced
1 1/4 cups fresh corn kernels (from 2 ears corn)
1 can (15.5 ounces) black beans, rinsed and drained
2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
1 jalapeno (optional), thinly sliced
1 avocado, halved, pitted, peeled, and sliced

Steps:

  • In a medium saucepan, heat 1 tablespoon oil over medium-high. Add couscous and cook, stirring constantly, until golden brown and fragrant, about 4 minutes. Add 1 1/2 cups water, season with salt, and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer until liquid is absorbed and couscous is tender, about 15 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, in a large skillet, heat 2 teaspoons oil over medium-high. Cook mushrooms, stirring occasionally, until golden brown, about 5 minutes. Season mushrooms with salt and pepper; transfer to a large bowl. Add 1 teaspoon oil to skillet. Cook scallion whites and corn, stirring occasionally, until scallions are soft and corn is browned, about 5 minutes. Season with salt and pepper and add to mushrooms.
  • Add couscous, black beans, lime juice, jalapeno (if using), and scallion greens to mushroom mixture and toss to combine. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Divide among four bowls and top with avocado.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 432 g, Fat 15 g, Fiber 10 g, Protein 14 g

ISRAELI COUSCOUS SALAD



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Make and share this Israeli Couscous Salad recipe from Food.com.

Provided by ratherbeswimmin

Categories     < 60 Mins

Time 40m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

salt
1 lb israeli couscous
1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
2 tablespoons sherry wine vinegar (or freshly squeezed lemon juice)
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
1/8 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 preserved lemon, skin only, sliced as thinly as possible (or 1 T. lemon zest)
1/2 small red onion, thinly sliced
1/4 cup currants or 1/4 cup golden raisin
1/2 cup cooked chickpeas (can be drained canned)
2 tablespoons capers
1/2 cup pine nuts, toasted
1 pint cherry tomatoes or 1 pint grape tomatoes, halved if large
1/2 cup chopped fresh parsley leaves

Steps:

  • Bring a large pot of water to a boil and salt it.
  • Cook the couscous, stirring occasionally, until tender but not mushy.
  • When it is ready, drain it well, rinse it very briefly with cold water, drain again, and transfer it to a large mixing bowl.
  • Dress the couscous with olive oil, vinegar, ground spices, and a pinch of salt and toss it vigorously to ensure the spices are well distributed throughout the pasta.
  • Taste and add more acid or salt as necessary.
  • Add the preserved lemon, onion, currants, chickpeas, capers, pine nuts, tomatoes, and parsley to the couscous; toss them through once or twice, and if possible, let the salad rest at room temperature for an hour before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 495.1, Fat 17.6, SaturatedFat 1.9, Sodium 159, Carbohydrate 72.1, Fiber 6.5, Sugar 6, Protein 13.2

ISRAELI COUSCOUS SALAD WITH BLACK BEANS



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Number Of Ingredients 10

1 cup Israeli couscous
2 tablespoons Olive oil
1/2 bunch Thinly sliced scallions; whites and green separated
1.25 cups Corn kernels
1 can Black beans; rinsed and drained
2 tablespoons Lime juice
1 teaspoon Lime zest
1 Jalapeno pepper; finely chopped
1/2 Avocado; sliced thinly
1 teaspoon Ground cumin

Steps:

  • Heat 1 teaspoon of oil in saucepan over medium heat. Add couscous and toast for about 5 minutes. Add 1 1/2 cups of water (or chicken stock if desired) and cook for 15 minutes.
  • Heat remaining oil in small skillet and saute scallion whites and corn until soft. Season during sauté with salt, pepper, and cumin.
  • Combine beans, scallion/corn mixture, lime zest and juice, jalapeno, and scallion greens in large bowl. When cool, add couscous. Season with salt and pepper.
  • Top each serving with avocado slices and serve.

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