Israeli Couscous Taco Salad with Avocado

Israeli Couscous Taco Salad with Avocado

Serves 3-4.

So delicious and great for your body.  We added chicken for extra protein.
Slightly adapted from: What's Gaby Cooking?

1 cup Israeli Couscous

1 red bell pepper, chopped

1 cup black beans, cooked and drained

2 ears corn, kernels removed

4 scallions, chopped

2 tbsp chopped cilantro

1 lime, juiced

1/2 cup salsa

2 California Avocados, seeded and chopped

salt and pepper to taste

1 chicken breast, cooked and shredded, if desired

 

Cook the Israeli Couscous according to the package directions. Once cooked, remove from heat and set aside to cool.

In a large bowl combine the red bell pepper, black beans, corn, scallions, cilantro, salsa and lime juice. Mix together.

Add the Israeli Couscous and chicken (if using); toss together. Season with salt and pepper. Taste and adjust lime juice if needed.

Before serving, add chopped avocado.