Healthy Vegetarian Recipes Healthy Vegetarian Dinner Recipes Healthy Vegetarian Pasta Recipes Healthy Vegetarian Couscous Recipes Caribbean Couscous Salad 5.0 (1) 1 Review Mango, bell peppers, and black beans combine with whole-wheat couscous in this Caribbean-inspired grain salad. The ginger-lime dressing has a touch of cayenne pepper and provides just the right amount of zing! By EatingWell Test Kitchen EatingWell Test Kitchen The EatingWell Test Kitchen is comprised of a group of culinary professionals who develop and test our recipes. Our recipes go through a rigorous process, which includes testing by trained recipe testers, using different equipment (e.g., gas and electric stoves) and a variety of tools and techniques to make sure that it will really work when you make it at home. Testers shop major supermarkets to research availability of ingredients. Finally, a Registered Dietitian reviews each recipe to ensure that we deliver food that's not only delicious, but adheres to our nutrition guidelines as well. Learn more about our food philosophy and nutrition parameters. EatingWell's Editorial Guidelines Updated on July 9, 2019 Print Rate It Share Share Tweet Pin Email Prep Time: 20 mins Additional Time: 15 mins Total Time: 35 mins Servings: 10 Yield: 10 servings Nutrition Profile: Heart Healthy Low-Calorie Low Fat High Fiber Dairy-Free Diabetes Appropriate Egg Free Vegetarian Vegan Low Sodium Nut-Free Soy-Free Healthy Immunity Jump to Nutrition Facts Ingredients ¼ cup chopped fresh cilantro 3 tablespoons lime juice 2 tablespoons canola oil 1 ½ teaspoons grated fresh ginger or 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger ⅛ teaspoon salt ⅛ teaspoon cayenne pepper 1 ¼ cups water 1 cup whole-wheat couscous 1 (15 ounce) can black beans, rinsed and drained 2 cups coarsely shredded fresh spinach 1 medium red bell pepper, seeded and coarsely chopped 1 medium mango, peeled, seeded, and chopped ¼ cup thinly sliced scallions Directions For dressing, whisk together cilantro, lime juice, oil, ginger, salt, and cayenne pepper. Set aside. Bring the 1 1/4 cups water to boiling in a medium saucepan. Remove from heat. Stir in couscous; cover and let stand for 5 minutes. Fluff with a fork. Let stand at room temperature about 10 minutes or until cool. Stir together beans, spinach, bell pepper, mango, and scallions in a large bowl. Add couscous and reserved dressing. Toss to coat. Serve immediately or cover with plastic wrap or foil and chill in the refrigerator for up to 24 hours. Rate it Print Nutrition Facts (per serving) 156 Calories 3g Fat 29g Carbs 6g Protein Show Full Nutrition Label Hide Full Nutrition Label Nutrition Facts Servings Per Recipe 10 Calories 156 % Daily Value * Total Carbohydrate 29g 11% Dietary Fiber 6g 20% Total Sugars 4g Protein 6g 13% Total Fat 3g 4% Saturated Fat 0g 1% Vitamin A 1258IU 25% Vitamin C 27mg 29% Folate 24mcg 6% Sodium 142mg 6% Calcium 37mg 3% Iron 2mg 8% Magnesium 10mg 2% Potassium 201mg 4% Nutrition information is calculated by a registered dietitian using an ingredient database but should be considered an estimate. * Daily Values (DVs) are the recommended amounts of nutrients to consume each day. Percent Daily Value (%DV) found on nutrition labels tells you how much a serving of a particular food or recipe contributes to each of those total recommended amounts. Per the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the daily value is based on a standard 2,000 calorie diet. Depending on your calorie needs or if you have a health condition, you may need more or less of particular nutrients. (For example, it’s recommended that people following a heart-healthy diet eat less sodium on a daily basis compared to those following a standard diet.) (-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a special diet for medical reasons, be sure to consult with your primary care provider or a registered dietitian to better understand your personal nutrition needs. Powered by the ESHA Research Database © 2018, ESHA Research, Inc. All Rights Reserved