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A refreshing Caribbean-inspired couscous salad with a medley of tropical flavors, perfect for your next barbecue or summer gathering.

Ingredients: 1 cup couscous. 1 1/4 cups water. 1 cup black beans, drained and rinsed. 1 cup pineapple, diced. 1 cup mango, diced. 1/2 cup red bell pepper, chopped. 1/4 cup red onion, finely chopped. 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped. 1/4 cup lime juice. 2 tablespoons olive oil. 1 teaspoon ground cumin. Salt and pepper to taste.

Instructions: In a saucepan, bring water to a boil. Stir in couscous, cover, and remove from heat. Let it sit for 5 minutes, then fluff with a fork. In a large bowl, combine cooked couscous, black beans, pineapple, mango, red bell pepper, red onion, and cilantro. In a small bowl, whisk together lime juice, olive oil, cumin, salt, and pepper. Pour the dressing over the couscous mixture and toss gently to combine. Chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes before serving. Serve cold, garnished with additional cilantro if desired.

Prep Time: 15 minutes

Cook Time: 5 minutes

A refreshing Caribbean-inspired couscous salad with a medley of tropical flavors, perfect for your next barbecue or summer gathering.

Ingredients: 1 cup couscous. 1 1/4 cups water. 1 cup black beans, drained and rinsed. 1 cup pineapple, diced. 1 cup mango, diced. 1/2 cup red bell pepper, chopped. 1/4 cup red onion, finely chopped. 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped. 1/4 cup lime juice. 2 tablespoons olive oil. 1 teaspoon ground cumin. Salt and pepper to taste.

Instructions: In a saucepan, bring water to a boil. Stir in couscous, cover, and remove from heat. Let it sit for 5 minutes, then fluff with a fork. In a large bowl, combine cooked couscous, black beans, pineapple, mango, red bell pepper, red onion, and cilantro. In a small bowl, whisk together lime juice, olive oil, cumin, salt, and pepper. Pour the dressing over the couscous mixture and toss gently to combine. Chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes before serving. Serve cold, garnished with additional cilantro if desired.

Prep Time: 15 minutes

Cook Time: 5 minutes

A refreshing Caribbean-inspired couscous salad with a medley of tropical flavors, perfect for your next barbecue or summer gathering.

Ingredients: 1 cup couscous. 1 1/4 cups water. 1 cup black beans, drained and rinsed. 1 cup pineapple, diced. 1 cup mango, diced. 1/2 cup red bell pepper, chopped. 1/4 cup red onion, finely chopped. 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped. 1/4 cup lime juice. 2 tablespoons olive oil. 1 teaspoon ground cumin. Salt and pepper to taste.

Instructions: In a saucepan, bring water to a boil. Stir in couscous, cover, and remove from heat. Let it sit for 5 minutes, then fluff with a fork. In a large bowl, combine cooked couscous, black beans, pineapple, mango, red bell pepper, red onion, and cilantro. In a small bowl, whisk together lime juice, olive oil, cumin, salt, and pepper. Pour the dressing over the couscous mixture and toss gently to combine. Chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes before serving. Serve cold, garnished with additional cilantro if desired.

Prep Time: 15 minutes

Cook Time: 5 minutes