Caribbean Couscous Salad

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Mango, bell peppers, and black beans combine with whole-wheat couscous in this Caribbean-inspired grain salad. The ginger-lime dressing has a touch of cayenne pepper and provides just the right amount of zing!

EatingWell Test Kitchen

Updated on September 19, 2023

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EatingWell Test Kitchen

Prep Time:

20 mins

Additional Time:

15 mins

Total Time:

35 mins

Servings:

Yield:

10 servings

Nutrition Profile:

Diabetes-Friendly Nut-Free Dairy-Free Healthy Immunity Low-Sodium Low-Fat Soy-Free High-Fiber Heart-Healthy Vegan Vegetarian Egg-Free Low-Calorie

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Ingredients

¼ cup chopped fresh cilantro
3 tablespoons lime juice
2 tablespoons canola oil
1 ½ teaspoons grated fresh ginger or 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
⅛ teaspoon salt
⅛ teaspoon cayenne pepper
1 ¼ cups water
1 cup whole-wheat couscous
1 (15 ounce) can black beans, rinsed and drained
2 cups coarsely shredded fresh spinach
1 medium red bell pepper, seeded and coarsely chopped
1 medium mango, peeled, seeded, and chopped
¼ cup thinly sliced scallions

Directions

For dressing, whisk together cilantro, lime juice, oil, ginger, salt, and cayenne pepper. Set aside.
Bring the 1 1/4 cups water to boiling in a medium saucepan. Remove from heat. Stir in couscous; cover and let stand for 5 minutes. Fluff with a fork. Let stand at room temperature about 10 minutes or until cool.
Stir together beans, spinach, bell pepper, mango, and scallions in a large bowl. Add couscous and reserved dressing. Toss to coat. Serve immediately or cover with plastic wrap or foil and chill in the refrigerator for up to 24 hours.

Originally appeared: Diabetic Living Magazine

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

156	Calories
3g	Fat
29g	Carbs
6g	Protein

Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 10
Serving Size 2/3 cup
Calories 156
% Daily Value *
Total Carbohydrate 29g	11%
Dietary Fiber 6g	20%
Total Sugars 4g
Protein 6g	13%
Total Fat 3g	4%
Saturated Fat 0g	1%
Vitamin A 1258IU	25%
Vitamin C 27mg	29%
Folate 24mcg	6%
Sodium 142mg	6%
Calcium 37mg	3%
Iron 2mg	8%
Magnesium 10mg	2%
Potassium 201mg	4%

Nutrition information is calculated by a registered dietitian using an ingredient database but should be considered an estimate.

* Daily Values (DVs) are the recommended amounts of nutrients to consume each day. Percent Daily Value (%DV) found on nutrition labels tells you how much a serving of a particular food or recipe contributes to each of those total recommended amounts. Per the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the daily value is based on a standard 2,000 calorie diet. Depending on your calorie needs or if you have a health condition, you may need more or less of particular nutrients. (For example, it’s recommended that people following a heart-healthy diet eat less sodium on a daily basis compared to those following a standard diet.)

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a special diet for medical reasons, be sure to consult with your primary care provider or a registered dietitian to better understand your personal nutrition needs.

Caribbean Couscous Salad

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