Recipe Name Black Bean and Corn Coucous Salad Submitted by morepower Recipe Description Wonderful make ahead salad Quantity 1 Quantity Unit 1/2 cup Prep Time (minutes) 1 Cook Time (minutes) 10 Ready In (minutes) 11

Ingredients Amount Measure Ingredient 1 can (15 oz) black beans, canned, Bush's 1 can, 15 oz (303 x 406) corn, canned 1 medium (approx 2-3/4" long, 2-1/2" dia) green pepper, finely chopped 6 tablespoons chopped green onions 1/4 cup cilantro, fresh, chopped 1/4 cup red wine vinegar 2 tablespoons olive oil 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard 1/2 teaspoon garlic minced 1 1/2 cups couscous 2 1/2 cups (8 fl oz) water 2 teaspoons olive oil Steps Sequence Step 1 In a large bowl, combine the drained black beans, corn, peppers and green onions. 2 Prepare couscous by bringing the water to a boil. 3 Place the couscous in a large bowl. Pour the boiling water over the couscous. Add olive oil and some salt and pepper. 4 Cover. Let stand for 5 minutes. Fluff with a fork. 5 Prepare vinaigrette by combining the wine vinegar, olive oil, mustard, garlic and salt and pepper. Whisk well to combine. 6 Add couscous to the bean/corn mixture. 7 Pour vinaigrette over . Mix well to combine. 8 Just before serving garnish with chopped cilantro.