Couscous Salad with Lime Basil Vinaigrette

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Total Time
30 minutes
Prep Time
10 minutes
Cook Time
20 minutes
Rating
4.9 out of 5 stars
(68)

Ingredients

6 servings
  • 3/4 cup couscous
  • 1 cup water
  • 2 sweet potatoes, peeled and diced (about 3 cups)
  • one 14-ounce can black beans, drained and rinsed
  • 2 cups baby spinach, cut into small pieces
  • 4 ounces crumbled feta cheese
  • half a red onion, thinly sliced
  • 1/2 cup chopped pistachios (optional)
  • black pepper to taste
  • 1 bunch of fresh basil (1/2 cup packed)
  • 1/2 cup olive oil
  • juice of 1–2 limes (to taste)
  • 1 clove garlic
  • 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
  • 1/4 to 1/2 cup water, if needed
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Chef’s notes

The lime basil vinaigrette is a bold and flavorful dressing that ties the salad together.
Feel free to swap basil for cilantro for a different dressing flavor.
Optional ingredients like pistachios can be replaced with any nuts or seeds of choice.
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