Couscous Salad

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: 25 mins
• 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.