Description
A bright, zippy, unexpectedly delicious couscous salad that’s packed with sweet potatoes, black beans, spinach, feta, and more – all tossed with a life-changing lime basil vinaigrette!
Ingredients
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Lime Basil Vinaigrette
- 1 bunch of fresh basil leaves (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 tablespoon + 1 teaspoon honey
- 1/4 to 1/2 cup water, if needed
Couscous Sweet Potato Black Bean Salad
- 3/4 cup couscous (Moroccan)
- 2 medium sweet potatoes, peeled and diced (about 3 cups)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil or avocado oil
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 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
Instructions
- Make Dressing: Pulse all dressing ingredients in a food processor until almost smooth (with some green flecks still left).
- Cook Couscous: Cook couscous according to package directions. Fluff with a fork and cool.
- Roast Sweet Potatoes: Toss the sweet potatoes with oil and salt, and air fry them at 400 degrees for 10-12 minutes, or roast at 425 for 25-30 minutes.
- Combine and Serve: Toss couscous, sweet potatoes, black beans, spinach, feta, red onion, and chopped pistachios with dressing, season with salt and pepper, and serve! (OR, store each ingredient individually for salads throughout the week.)
Equipment
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- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: couscous salad, meal prep salad, large batch salad, sweet potato salad, basil dressing, healthy lunch prep
