Here’s a fun and easy recipe for a vibrant couscous salad that’s full of flavor and healthy ingredients. It’s got sweet potatoes, black beans, spinach, feta, and more, all mixed with a tangy lime basil vinaigrette that’s a game-changer!
Ingredients for the Salad:
- 3/4 cup of couscous
- 1 cup of water
- 2 sweet potatoes, peeled and diced (about 3 cups)
- One 14-ounce can of black beans, drained and rinsed
- 2 cups of baby spinach, cut into small pieces
- 4 ounces of crumbled feta cheese
- Half a red onion, thinly sliced
- 1/2 cup of chopped pistachios (optional)
- Black pepper to taste
Ingredients for the Lime Basil Vinaigrette:
- 1 bunch of fresh basil (1/2 cup packed)
- 1/2 cup of olive oil
- Juice of 1 – 2 limes (to taste)
- 1 clove of garlic
- 1/2 teaspoon of kosher salt
- 1/2 teaspoon of red pepper flakes
- 1/4 to 1/2 cup of water, if needed
Instructions:
- Blend all the dressing ingredients in a food processor until they’re somewhat smooth.
- Cook the couscous in 1 cup of water, following the package directions. Fluff it with a fork and let it cool.
- Simmer the sweet potatoes in a skillet with about 1/2 cup of water and a sprinkle of salt. Cover it until the potatoes are fork-tender. Drain them and set them aside to cool.
- Toss all the ingredients together with the dressing, season it with salt and pepper, and serve! You can also store each ingredient separately for salads throughout the week.
Preparation Time: 10 minutes
Cooking Time: 20 minutes
This recipe falls under the Salad category, is cooked on the stovetop, and is part of American cuisine.
Enjoy your meal!
