Cajun Red Bean and Couscous Salad

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Add some spice to your next picnic with this cajun red bean and couscous salad recipe!

Salad Dressing Ingredients:

Healthy Tip:
The kidney beans in this salad recipe provide an excellent source of fibre (10 g) and iron (15 mg) as well as vitamins B6, C & E.

Salad Ingredients:

1/3 cup (75 ml)	whole wheat couscous
1 cup (250 ml)	canned red kidney beans
	(drained and rinsed)
half	green pepper, diced
1/4 cup (50 ml)	corn
1	green onion, thinly sliced
1 Tbsp. (15 ml)	parsley or coriander, finely chopped

In a large bowl, whisk together the dressing ingredients.

In a saucepan, bring 1/2 cup (125 ml) of water to boil. Remove from heat and add couscous. Cover and let stand for 5 minutes.

Add couscous, kidney beans, green pepper, corn and the parsley/coriander to the dressing. Mix well to combine.

This may be made up to 24 hours ahead of serving time. You may also add halved cherry tomatoes and 1/2 cup of shredded cheese.