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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.

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Servings: 6

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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

1 bunch of fresh basil (1/2 cup packed)

juice of 1–2 limes (to taste)

1/2 teaspoon kosher salt

1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes

1/4 to 1/2 cup water, if needed

Pulse all dressing ingredients in a food processor until smooth-ish.

Cook couscous in 1 cup water, according to package directions. Fluff with a fork and cool.

Place sweet potatoes in a skillet with about 1/2 cup water and a sprinkle of salt. Cover and simmer until fork-tender. Drain and set aside to cool.

Toss all ingredients together with dressing, season with salt and pepper, and serve! (OR, store each ingredient individually for salads throughout the week.)

Couscous Salad with Lime Basil Vinaigrette

Ingredients

Couscous Sweet Potato Black Bean Salad

Lime Basil Vinaigrette

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Couscous Salad with Lime Basil Vinaigrette

Ingredients

Couscous Sweet Potato Black Bean Salad

Lime Basil Vinaigrette

Steps

Nutrition Facts Nutrition facts are based on 1 serving. If servings is not specified, 6 is assumed for the total recipe.

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