COLD COUSCOUS AND ROASTED CORN SALAD

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Categories     Salad     Hominy/Cornmeal/Masa

Yield 6-8 people

Number Of Ingredients 14

2 cups instant quick cooking couscous
2 cups really hot water or stock
1 cup roasted corn medley (frozen or canned combination of roasted corn, roasted red peppers, roasted poblano peppers and onions, mild corn salsa works well too)
1/3 cup toasted almond silvers
2 tablespoons chopped parsley
4 green onions, chopped
1/4 cup black beans, canned (drained and rinsed)
Dressing:
1/4 cup red wine or apple cider vinegar
1/4 cup sugar
1/2-3/4 cup olive oil, depdening on how tart you like your dressings
2 tablespoons chopped basil
1 teaspoon minced garlic
salt and pepper to taste

Steps:

  • Place the couscous in a container and pour the hot water/stock on top, cover and let sit for 15 monutes. Fluff the couscous and stir in the remaining ingredients(corn medley, almonds, parsley, green onions and black beans). In a 1 cup jar, place all the ingredients for the dressing and shake until combined. Pour over the couscous and toss to combine. Chill and serve.

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