The month of July is super exciting for me!! Not only am I home after a month of traveling, but I get to play around in my kitchen with my all time favorite ingredient - avocado!!
So to kick things off this month, I'm sharing one of my all time favorite recipes for an Israeli Couscous Taco Salad. I make big batches of this taco salad all the time and leave it in my fridge for the flavors to marinate together over the course of a few days, and every time I'm hungry, I just serve myself a little portion and chop up fresh avocado to toss it. Pure perfection. And if you're in need of some more avocado inspiration - I've got you covered.
Israeli Couscous Taco Salad with California Avocados
I'm sharing one of my all time favorite recipes for an Israeli Couscous Taco Salad. I make big batches of this taco salad all the time and leave it in my fridge for the flavors to marinate together over the course of a few days.
Ingredients
- 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 tablespoon chopped cilantro
- 1 lime juiced
- ½ cup salsa
- 2 California Avocados seeded and chopped
- salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- 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 toss together. Season with salt and pepper. Taste and adjust lime juice if needed.
- Before serving, add chopped avocado. (I recommend 1 avocado for every 2 servings.
Notes
I love to make this on the weekend to enjoy all week long! I just add a fresh avocado before dishing up each serving.
Nutrition Information
Calories: 443kcal | Carbohydrates: 67g | Protein: 14g | Fat: 16g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 10g | Trans Fat: 0.003g | Sodium: 245mg | Potassium: 1030mg | Fiber: 16g | Sugar: 7g | Vitamin A: 1462IU | Vitamin C: 59mg | Calcium: 60mg | Iron: 3mg
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I can't wait to make this...it's on my lunch menu next week when my sister comes...can't wait!
BTW...random...what plugin do you use for your recipes? I really like and am looking for something like it.
Made this last night for dinner, it was fantastic! I used your salsa recipe in this dish. What a great combination of flavors! I will definitely be making this recipe over and over again. And for those of you who don't have or can't find Israeli couscous, I just used regular whole wheat couscous. Keep these great recipes coming! thanks!!
wow this is really calling my name! Great to meet you in Austin!
Anything with avocados is more than worthy of my taste buds.
Avocado food board couldn't have a more perfect and enthusiastic representative. I'm so glad they finally came to their senses! You're the best brand ambassador, ever!
You got me with the "really freaking good skin". That's it - more avocados for me! I love them anyway. 🙂 What a beautiful salad!
Yum! I never thing of combining Mexican flavors with Israeli Couscous, sounds tasty.
YUM! I want this right now.
I made this last night and it was FABULOUS! I brought the leftovers for lunch today and a co-worker said it looked so good that she needed the recipe. I passed it on to her along with your website 🙂
Gaby, this looks amazing! Beautiful salad. Can't wait to try!
Made this dish last night for dinner - DELICIOUS!! And super easy!
Finally got a chance to read this and I'm so glad I did! These are all the flavors I'm loving right now in light summer salads (and of course, avocado makes ANYTHING better!).
Congrats on working with the CA Avocoado Commission! It's an honor!
I love avocado's too great source of monounsaturated fat and it's an excellent source of vita A - both are great for beautiful skin!
I love Israeli couscous and I love avocados! This is a win win!
I love avocados!! I'm addicted to guacamole. I love this recipe, Gaby. I have a bag of whole wheat Israeli couscous, I may just try your recipe!