COUSCOUS SALAD WITH FRESH CORN

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A wonderful fresh cold pasta salad for summer. Note: You will have about twice as much dressing as you will need for this recipe. Save extra for salad.

Provided by Irmgard

Categories Corn

Time 40m

Yield 12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 19

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Ingredients

4 cups couscous
4 cups water
3/4 cup vegetable oil
6 ears fresh corn, cooked and cut off cob
1/2 cup sesame seeds, toasted
1/2 cup cilantro
2 cups spinach, chiffonade
3 cups tomatoes, chopped
2 cups avocados, cubed and tossed with a little dressing
salt and pepper
1 3/4 cups vegetable oil
1 1/2 cups rice wine vinegar
1/2 cup sesame oil
2 tablespoons garlic
1 teaspoon coriander, ground
1 teaspoon white pepper, ground
1 1/2 teaspoons salt
2 tablespoons sugar
1/4 cup soy sauce

Steps:

Boil water, pour over couscous, cover and let sit for 10 minutes.
Fluff couscous, toss with oil and cool.
(note: couscous can be toasted in a pan with olive oil first if desired).
Add remaining ingredients and mix well.
Toss with enough dressing to just coat.
Adjust seasoning.
Dressing:Blend all ingredients in food processor or blender.

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