PCC Couscous and Bean Salad
Ingredients
PreparationIngredients
- 1/2 cup olive oil, divided Add to list
- 1 1/4 cups couscous Add to list
- 2 1/4 cups water Add to list
- 1/2 green bell pepper, diced Add to list
- 1/2 red bell pepper, diced Add to list
- 1/2 bunch green onions, sliced Add to list
- 1 1/2 cups canned black beans, rinsed and drained Add to list
- 1 1/2 cups canned kidney beans, rinsed and drained Add to list
- 1 1/2 cups canned garbanzo beans, rinsed and drained Add to list
- 3 tablespoons sherry vinegar Add to list
- 3 tablespoons lemon juice Add to list
- 2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce Add to list
- 1 teaspoon salt Add to list
- 2 teaspoons ground cumin Add to list
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano Add to list
- 2 teaspoons minced garlic Add to list
- 1 teaspoon black pepper Add to list
Preparation
In a large bowl, add 1/4 cup oil to couscous; mix well. Boil water and whisk boiling water into couscous mixture. Cover until water is absorbed, about 15 minutes. Whisk again to loosen. Cool.
Add both of the bell peppers, green onions and all the beans to the couscous when cool.
Whisk together sherry vinegar, lemon juice, Worcestershire, salt, cumin, oregano, garlic, pepper and remaining 1/4 cup olive oil until dressing is blended. Toss dressing with salad.
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