Black Bean And Couscous Salad With Jalapeño-Lemon Dressing

• 2/3 cup uncooked couscous
• 2/3 cup canned black beans, rinsed and drained
• 1/2 cup finely chopped green onions
• 1 teaspoon grated lemon rind
• 3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
• 1 jalapeno pepper, minced
• 1 garlic clove, minced
• 1 1/2 tablespoons olive oil
• 3/4 teaspoon salt
• 3/4 teaspoon chopped fresh cilantro

1. Prepare couscous according to package directions, omitting salt and fat.
2. Spread couscous on a baking sheet in a thin layer; let stand 5 to 10 minutes or until completely cooled.
3. Meanwhile, combine lemon rind and next 6 ingredients in a small bowl; set aside
4. Combine couscous, beans, and onion in a large bowl. Add reserved lemon mixture and toss gently.

couscous, black beans, green onions, lemon rind, lemon juice, pepper, garlic, olive oil, salt, fresh cilantro

Taken from www.myrecipes.com/recipe/black-bean-couscous-salad-with-jalapeo-lemon-dressing (may not work)