Instead of making a hot meal for meatless Monday, try this refreshing, chilled black bean couscous salad with this recipe from Kim’s Cravings. Cooked couscous is tossed with veggies and beans and chilled in a vinaigrette sauce. You can make this ahead of time and refrigerate for the next day.
Chilled Black Bean Couscous Salad Ingredients Directions Combine couscous, black beans, corn, zucchini, celery, green onion, cilantro and feta in a large bowl and toss until evenly mixed. Add lime juice, vinegar, and seasonings. Stir until well mixed. Taste and adjust seasonings as needed. Chill for about an hour before serving. Nutrition Information Serves: 6| Serving Size: 1 cup Per serving: Calories: 455; Total Fat: 9g; Saturated Fat: 4g; Monounsaturated Fat: 3g; Cholesterol: 22mg; Sodium: 330mg; Carbohydrate: 73g; Dietary Fiber: 12g; Sugar: 4g; Protein: 19g Nutrition Bonus: Potassium: 480mg; Iron: 18%; Vitamin A: 15%; Vitamin C: 22%; Calcium: 17%
Kim is the healthy living blogger behind Kim’s Cravings, a blog designed to inspire others to make smart choices when it comes to feeding their bodies. Kim enjoys learning about food and creating healthy recipes for her family. For more from Kim, visit her blog and connect with her on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and Pinterest.
Photo courtesy of Kim Lee. Original recipe published on Kim’s Cravings.
