Couscous and Black Bean Salad

Ingredients

1 large orange

1/8 tsp. salt

2/3 cup uncooked NOW Real Food® Organic Whole Wheat Couscous*

1 cup canned black beans, rinsed and drained

1/2 cup chopped red bell pepper

1/4 cup chopped green onions

2 Tbsp. chopped fresh parsley

1 Tbsp. seasoned rice vinegar

1 1/2 tsp. NOW Real Food® Extra Virgin Olive Oil*

1/4 tsp. ground cumin

1. Grate 1/4 tsp. orange rind and set aside. 
2. Squeeze juice from orange into a bowl; reserve 1/4 cup juice and set aside. 
3. Add water to remaining juice in bowl to equal 1 cup.
4. Bring water mixture and salt to a boil in a medium saucepan; gradually stir in couscous. 
5. Remove from heat; cover and let stand 5 minutes; fluff with a fork. Cool slightly. 
6. Stir in orange rind, beans, bell pepper, onions, and parsley.
7. Combine reserved 1/4 cup orange juice, vinegar, oil, and cumin. 
8. Add couscous mixture; toss well. 
9. Store salad in an airtight container in refrigerator.