Couscous Salad with Lime Basil Vinaigrette

Name: Couscous Salad with Lime Basil Vinaigrette
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 6
Ingredients: Couscous Sweet Potato Black Bean Salad:; 3/4 cup couscous; 1 cup water; 2 sweet potatoes, peeled and diced (about 3 cups); one 14-ounce can black beans, drained and rinsed; 2 cups baby spinach, cut into small pieces; 4 ounces crumbled feta cheese; half a red onion, thinly sliced; 1/2 cup chopped pistachios (optional); black pepper to taste; Lime Basil Vinaigrette:; 1 bunch of fresh basil (1/2 cup packed); 1/2 cup olive oil; juice of 1–2 limes (to taste); 1 clove garlic; 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt; 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes; 1/4 to 1/2 cup water, if needed

Prep Time

10m

Cook Time

20m

Total Time

30m

This vibrant couscous salad is packed with hearty sweet potato, protein-rich black beans, and crisp baby spinach, finished with zesty lime basil vinaigrette. Topped with crumbled feta, red onion, and chopped pistachios, this flavorful and refreshing dish is perfect for a light and satisfying meal or side dish.