Description
A quick and nutritious Couscous Black Beans Corn Feta salad that combines fluffy couscous with protein-rich black beans, sweet corn, tangy feta cheese, and crisp red onion. Perfect for a light lunch or a refreshing side dish, this recipe comes together in just 10 minutes with minimal prep and no cooking required.
Ingredients
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Salad Ingredients
- 1 cup cooked couscous
- 1/2 cup canned black beans, drained
- 1/2 cup corn kernels
- 1/3 cup crumbled feta cheese
- 1/4 medium red onion, diced
Instructions
- Combine ingredients: Place the cooked couscous, drained black beans, corn kernels, crumbled feta cheese, and diced red onion into a large mixing bowl.
- Mix gently: Using a fork, gently mix all the ingredients together until they are evenly combined to maintain the texture of each component.
Notes
- For extra flavor, consider adding a squeeze of fresh lemon juice or a drizzle of olive oil before mixing.
- This salad can be served chilled or at room temperature.
- Use fresh corn kernels or defrosted frozen corn if canned corn is not available.
- To make it vegan, omit the feta cheese or substitute with a plant-based cheese alternative.
- Cook couscous according to package instructions ahead of time or use pre-cooked couscous to save time.
