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Best southwest couscous salad

Published Apr 26, 2017 By Julia 40 CommentsThis post may contain affiliate links.

Summary:
This is the best couscous salad Iโ€™ve ever had. Itโ€™s easy to make, vegan, and has a summery southwestern vibe.
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Best southwest couscous salad

Best southwest couscous salad

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Prep: 25 mins
Cook: 5 mins
Yield: 6 servings
Calories: 350

INGREDIENTS

  • 15 ounce can black beans drained
  • 15 ounce can corn drained
  • 1 orange bell pepper diced
  • 3 roma tomatoes diced
  • 5 scallions finely sliced
  • 1/2 teaspoon cayenne
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice about 1 lemon, juiced
  • 1/4 cup olive oil

For cooking couscous:

  • 1 cup couscous
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup vegetable broth or water

INSTRUCTIONS

  • Cooking couscous: Combine all couscous ingredients in a microwave-safe bowl and stir. Microwave for 3 1/2 minutes. Alternately, you can cook couscous according to package directions. Fluff with a fork and set aside to cool.
  • Mix everything together: Combine all of the ingredients, including the cooked couscous, in a large mixing bowl. Mix well and refrigerate until ready to serve.

NUTRITION

Makes 6 Servings
Amount Per Serving:
Calories 350  
Total Fat 11g 17%
   Saturated Fat 2g 8%
Cholesterol 0mg 0%
Sodium 810mg 34%
Net Carb 41g  
Total Carb 54.5g 18%
   Dietary Fiber 13.5g 55%
   Sugars 7.5g  
Protein 12g  
Vitamin A 20% ยท Vitamin C 54% ยท Calcium 8% ยท Iron 15%

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Best southwest couscous salad
I’ve been making this summer couscous salad for years. Last time I made this was for a dinner party at my place, and everyone loved the gorgeousย colors and the refreshing taste of the salad. This cold couscous salad is perfect for get-togethers because you can prep all of the ingredients ahead of time and let the salad sit in the refrigerator until ready to serve. It’s also a simple recipe with just two steps — cooking the couscous in the microwave and tossing the ingredients together — and you can easily scale up to make more servings for a larger crowd.

Best southwest couscous salad
There are a number of ways you can cook couscous. You can cook it on stovetop in a saucepot by letting couscous sit in boiling water for about 5 minutes, or you can microwave for a few minutes. I typically opt for the latter method by microwaving with a pinch of salt and vegetable broth. You should follow the recommended times on the package for your particular type of couscous. After cooking, I immediately fluff the couscous using a fork to prevent itย from sticking together. For this recipe, I used whole durum wheat couscous, which is very similar to regular couscous except with the added benefits of whole grain.

Best southwest couscous salad
The couscous salad dressing is simply a mixture of olive oil and fresh lemon juice, with a pinch of salt, garlic powder, and cayenne. Don’t worry about the addition of cayenne if you’re averse to spicy foods — it’s noticeable but barely there, and you won’t break a sweat.

If you have leftover couscous from making this dish, there are many ways you can use it up. Couscous is great as a side dish to accompany mains such as Instant Pot salmon, chili-ginger brussels sprouts and beef, and chipotle meatballs. Generally, you can use couscous to replace the role of rice or pasta in any dish, and it goes great with meaty mains.

Best southwest couscous salad
Watch the video below to learn how to make this Southwest couscous salad:

Best southwest couscous salad

Filed Under: Vintage Tagged With: bell pepper, black beans, cayenne, corn, couscous, garlic, lemon, olive oil, scallions, tomatoes, vegan

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Meredith

How long can this salad stay in refrigerator? Iโ€™m trying to do meal prep for the week and would love to have some of this couples of the day this week.

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1 year ago
Julia

It should last in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.

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1 year ago
Tammy

How are you calculating this recipe to be 782 calories? I added all the ingredients into my Lose It app as a recipe with 6 servings and am getting a calorie count of 282 per serving.

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1 year ago
Julia

Thanks for pointing that out. I’ve corrected the calories, which I estimate to be 350 per serving. I’ve also added a nutrition label (see above).

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1 year ago
Tammy

Oh awesome – thanks for reviewing it and adding in the nutrition label!

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1 year ago
Khethiwe

Hi. I don’t have fresh lemons. Can I use packaged lemon juice?

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1 year ago
Julia

That should be fine, Khethiwe.

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1 year ago
Caithouck

Can I make this today for tomorrow?

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2 years ago
Julia

Yes. Cover and refrigerate. The next day, stir it up a bit before serving. If the couscous looks like it’s sticking together, toss with a bit of olive oil.

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2 years ago
Linda

I have made this twice now in the same month, this time for a potluck, and I LOVE IT!!! I’ve added about 1/3 cup of chopped cilantro (because I love the stuff) and I will make this over and over again this summer. It’s cool and yummy! Thanks so much!!

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2 years ago
A Gossack

Loved this recipe. I used a can of rotel for the tomatoes and peppers, added mixed veggies in place of the corn, a dash of cumin and lime juice. Hubby says this is a keeper. Served with fresh rainbow trout.

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2 years ago
J Drake Portillo-Swails

This recipe went over super well! I needed to make up a vegan dish that could be enjoyed by all, and this exceeded all expectations. Making it again for my spouse’s office party right now! We use cilantro too!

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3 years ago
Julia

So glad to hear you enjoyed it!! ๐Ÿ™‚

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3 years ago
Rebecca

I don’t own a microwave, what should I do to replace that step?

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3 years ago
Julia

Most couscous packages come with instructions on how to cook them — you can follow that if they provide a method that doesn’t involve the microwave. Another method is to use a pot on the stovetop: for 1 cup couscous, boil 1.5 cups water and 1/2 teaspoon salt, add couscous to the boiling water, remove from heat and cover for about 5 minutes to cook.

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3 years ago
Missy Pea

I’m planning on featuring this recipe in a round up of fire-free (cook ahead) Camping Meals on my blog- in.our.pond.com. I’m also planning on making it for our camping trip soon!

Thank you!

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3 years ago
Julia

You’re welcome! Please follow my sharing policy — you can use 1 photo and you need to link back to this post, and I don’t allow the recipe to be republished.

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3 years ago
Drake

I made this for a get together (that is later today) and I doubled the recipe and added cilantro and used lime in place of lemon. It turned out great! Definitely adding this to my permanent recipe book.

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3 years ago
Julia

Hi Drake! I’m happy to hear that you liked the dish ๐Ÿ™‚ Cilantro sounds like a delicious addition here.

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3 years ago
CarlaM

This looks great! Do you have the nutrition information, specifically carb count? Thanks!

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3 years ago
Julia

Thanks Carla! I have calories per serving listed in the recipe above, but not the carb count. To make this lower carb, I would skip the beans. You should be able to find carb information on your couscous packaging.

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3 years ago
Mel

Have u tried this with roasted corn and roasting the bell peppers?

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3 years ago
Julia

I have not, but that sounds delicious!! Let me know if you try it!

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3 years ago
Mel

I’m planning on making it in two days I’ll for sure let you know!

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3 years ago
Elizabeth

Hi there! Looks delicious! Is the calorie count per serving or for the whole batch?

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3 years ago
Julia

Hi Elizabeth! The calories per serving are listed in the recipe above, right above the Ingredients label. Let me know if you have trouble spotting it!

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3 years ago
PAM

I just made this and can’t stop eating it! So good!

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3 years ago
Julia

Haha glad you love it! It’s kind of addicting, right?? ๐Ÿ™‚

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3 years ago
Vicky

How long will this last, refrigeratorated? I don’t want to make a batch and not be able to eat it all.

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3 years ago
Julia

About 3-5 days. I often make a big batch and slowly eat my way through it during the week. ๐Ÿ™‚

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3 years ago
Cathy

Made this for a shower I hosted. It was a hit! Recipe requested by several people. I will definitely be making it again.

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3 years ago
Mariea Noor

Hi Julia!
Nice recipe. It looks beautiful and tasty.
But my children don’t like cous cous. What else can be used instead of cous cous?

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3 years ago
Julia

Hi Marisa! You can try quinoa instead of couscous.

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3 years ago
Tracey

Just made this for lunch – delicious!

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3 years ago
Abby

Delicious recipe! I’ve made it several times in the past month and am making it again as we speak! Wouldn’t change a thing – it’s perfect as is. Thank you!

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3 years ago
Julia

Great, I’m glad that you like it so much!! ๐Ÿ™‚

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3 years ago
Malebogo

I made this dish today, and it was beautiful! No need for meat, it is just complete as it is!

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3 years ago
Wendi Go

Would it be easy enough to substitute the cous cous with quinoa? I have several friends that are either gluten intolerant or celiac. Thank you for any info!

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4 years ago
Julia

Hi Wendi! Yes, quinoa would work great as a substitute.

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4 years ago
sarah

This is CRAZY delicious!

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4 years ago

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