Pearl Couscous Salad with Beans
This pearl couscous salad with beans, tomatoes, cucumbers, and fresh mozzarella tossed in a garlicky vinaigrette is a delicious way to sneak in more fiber!
Ingredients
DRESSING
- 3 tablespoons cider vinegar
- 1 teaspoon dried basil leaves
- 1 garlic clove, (finely minced)
- ⅛ teaspoon kosher salt
- 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
SALAD
- 1¼ cups water
- 4 ounces whole-wheat pearl couscous
- 1 cucumber, (diced)
- 1 cup grape or cherry tomatoes, (quartered)
- ½ cup onion, (chopped)
- 14 ounces beans, (cannellini, Great Northern, black, kidney, or a mixture — rinsed and drained)
- 2 ounces fresh mozzarella cheese, (diced)
Instructions
- In a small bowl, whisk together the vinegar, basil, garlic, and salt. Continue to whisk and add the oil in a steady stream, then set aside.3 tablespoons cider vinegar, 1 teaspoon dried basil leaves, 1 garlic clove, ⅛ teaspoon kosher salt, 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- Bring the water to a boil in a medium saucepan. Once boiling, add the couscous, cover, and cook on medium-low heat until tender (about 10 minutes).1¼ cups water, 4 ounces whole-wheat pearl couscous
- Drain the water, run the couscous under cold water, and let it drain again while you make the salad.
- In a large bowl, mix together the cucumber, tomatoes, onion, beans, and cheese.1 cucumber, 1 cup grape or cherry tomatoes, ½ cup onion, 14 ounces beans, 2 ounces fresh mozzarella cheese
- Add the cooled couscous and dressing, then toss to combine.
Notes
This recipe is for 4 servings of couscous salad.
For vegan or dairy-free, skip the mozzarella or replace with vegan-friendly.
This dish can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to a week.
Nutrition Info Per Serving
Nutrition Facts
Pearl Couscous Salad with Beans
Amount per Serving
Calories
254
% Daily Value*
Fat
11
g
17
%
Saturated Fat
2.8
g
14
%
Trans Fat
0
g
Polyunsaturated Fat
3.5
g
Monounsaturated Fat
2.5
g
Cholesterol
13.8
mg
5
%
Sodium
289.5
mg
12
%
Potassium
44.7
mg
1
%
Carbohydrates
28.8
g
10
%
Fiber
7
g
28
%
Sugar
3
g
3
%
Protein
9.3
g
19
%
Net carbs
21.8
g
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.