Name: Cowboy Caviar Couscous Salad
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 6 servings
Ingredients: 3/4 c. pearl couscous; 2 tsp. kosher salt, plus more; 1 clove garlic, grated; 1/4 c. vegetable oil; 2 tbsp. fresh lemon juice; 1 1/2 tsp. chili powder; 1 orange bell pepper, seeds and ribs removed, finely chopped; 4 scallions, sliced; 1 (15.5-oz.) can black beans, rinsed, drained; 1 (15-oz.) can whole kernel sweet corn, rinsed, drained; 1 c. halved cherry tomatoes; 1/4 c. chopped fresh cilantro; 1/4 c. pickled jalapeños, finely chopped

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Bring a medium pot of water to a boil. Add couscous and 2 teaspoons salt. Cook according to package instructions, drain, and rinse with cold water.

Meanwhile, in a small bowl, mix garlic, oil, lemon juice, and chili powder.

In a large bowl, combine couscous, bell pepper, scallions, beans, corn, tomatoes, cilantro, and jalapeños until combined. Add dressing and toss to coat; season with salt, if needed.

Make Ahead: Salad can be made 3 days ahead. Store in an airtight container and refrigerate.

1 orange bell pepper, seeds and ribs removed, finely chopped

1 (15.5-oz.) can black beans, rinsed, drained

1 (15-oz.) can whole kernel sweet corn, rinsed, drained

1/4 c. pickled jalapeños, finely chopped

Cowboy Caviar Couscous Salad

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