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Cajun Red Bean and Couscous Salad

  Cajun Red Bean and Couscous Salad Add some spice to your next picnic with this cajun red bean and couscous salad! Dressing: 1 Tbsp. (15 ml) olive oil 2 tsp. (10 ml) red wine vinegar 1 clove garlic, minced 1/2 tsp. (2 ml) Cajun seasoning to taste salt and fresh ground pepper 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. Chickpea Salad with Lemon Dressing This flavourful chickpea salad with lemon