BLACK BEAN AND COUSCOUS SALAD


ingredients

1 can black beans
1/3 c. olive oil
1 1/2 oz. sherry wine vinegar
1/2 Tbsp. Worcestershire sauce
1 tsp. salt
1/4 tsp. fresh cracked pepper
1 glove garlic, chopped
1 tsp. cumin

preparation

Drain beans and rinse. Mix above ingredients in a small bowl. Add black beans and put aside.

Step 2 Ingredients:

ingredients

3 Tbsp. sherry wine vinegar
1/4 c. olive oil
1 glove garlic, chopped
1/2 oregano
juice from 1 lemon
1/2 Tbsp. cumin
1/2 tsp. salt
1/8 tsp. pepper
2 Tbsp. olive oil
1 box instant couscous

preparation

In a large bowl, whisk sherry wine vinegar, olive oil, garlic, oregano, cumin, salt, pepper and lemon juice. Prepare couscous using chicken stock and 2 tablespoons olive oil. Fold in dressing; remove any lumps.

Step 3:

ingredients

1/2 red pepper, chopped
1/2 yellow pepper, chopped
1/2 orange pepper, chopped
3/4 c. fresh parsley
1/2 c. green onion, sliced diagonally

preparation

Toss marinated beans with couscous. Add red pepper, yellow pepper, orange pepper, parsley and green onion. Serve at room temperature.