Couscous Salad

Submitted by LauraMac

"This is a lovely side dish for a BBQ. It's light but flavorful. Many of my friends have asked for the recipe. I hope you enjoy it!"

 

• Ready In: 25mins
• Ingredients: 11
• Serves: 6-8

ingredients

• 375 ml chicken stock or 375 ml water
• 250 ml whole wheat couscous
• 425 g canned black beans, rinsed and drained
• 3 pickled green chilies, chopped
• 1 green pepper, seeded and diced
• 1 large tomatoes
• 100 g cheddar cheese, diced
• 30 ml fresh coriander, chopped
• 30 ml white wine vinegar
• 5 ml ground cumin
• salt & pepper

directions

1. Bring chicken stock to boil in a medium saucepan over high heat. Stir in couscous and boil for one minute. Remove from heat and allow to stand for five minutes until liquid is absorbed. Pour couscous into a large bowl and fluff with a fork. Add remaining ingredients and toss to combine.
2. Serve warm, at room temperature or chilled.