Couscous-and-Black Bean Salad

By Lv2Cook

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

Details

Servings 1

Preparation

Step 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.

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.

Combine reserved 1/4 cup orange juice, vinegar, oil, and cumin. Add couscous mixture; toss well. Store salad in an airtight container in refrigerator.

Serving Size: 2 cups