Couscous, Corn, and Black Bean Chicken Salad Recipe

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Brief

Prep 5 mins

Cook: 15 mins

Additional: 30 mins

Total: 50 mins

Servings: 8

Yield: 8 servings

Couscous, Corn, and Black Bean Chicken Salad Recipe

Ingredients

2 ½ cups water

3 tablespoons olive oil

divided

2 cups pearl (Israeli) couscous

¼ cup balsamic vinegar

1 teaspoon white sugar

salt and ground black pepper to taste

1 (16 ounce) can black beans

rinsed and drained

1 (16 ounce) can whole kernel corn

drained

1 ½ cups cooked and cubed rotisserie chicken

½ red bell pepper

chopped

Salad

Directions

Step 1

Bring water and 1 tablespoon olive oil to a boil in a medium pot over high heat. Add couscous; quickly lower heat and let simmer until water is absorbed 7 to 8 minutes.

Step 2

Whisk balsamic vinegar 2 tablespoons olive oil sugar salt and pepper together in a small bowl until dressing is evenly combined.

Step 3

Fluff couscous with a fork and place in a large shallow bowl. Add black beans corn chicken and red bell pepper. Fold salad together and pour in the dressing in 3 batches mixing well after each addition. Refrigerate until chilled about 30 minutes.

Nutritional Information

Couscous, Corn, and Black Bean Chicken Salad Recipe

Servings Per Recipe:8

Calories: 340.3

% Daily Value *

Protein: 17g 34%

Carbohydrates: 51.1g 17%

Dietary Fiber: 7g 28%

Sugars: 3.6g

Fat: 8g 12%

Saturated Fat: 1.4g 7%

Cholesterol: 19.7mg 7%

Vitamin A Iu: 281.9IU 6%

Niacin Equivalents: 7.3mg 56%

Vitamin B6: 0.2mg 13%

Vitamin C: 11.5mg 19%

Folate: 70.4mcg 18%

Calcium: 40.2mg 4%

Iron: 2.2mg 13%

Magnesium: 52.2mg 19%

Potassium: 382mg 11%

Sodium: 429mg 17%

Thiamin: 0.2mg 18%

Calories From Fat: 71.8

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-)Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.