Cowboy Caviar Couscous Salad

Original recipe from Delish Magazine

Ingredients

• 3/4 cup pearl couscous

• 1 garlic clove, grated

• 1/4 cup olive oil

• 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice

• 1 1/2 teaspoons chili powder

• 1 orange bell pepper, diced

• 3 scallions, sliced on bias

• 1 can black beans, drained & rinsed

• 1 can corn, drained & rinsed

• 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved

• 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped

• 1/4 cup pickled jalapenos, minced

• Salt & pepper… optional, season to taste

Steps

1. Cook couscous according to package directions. Then drain & rise with ice cold water.

2. In a large bowl, combine bell pepper, scallions, beans, corn, tomatoes, cilantro, and jalapenos. Once couscous is cooked, drained & rinsed, add.

3. Dressing: mix garlic, oil, lemon juice, and chili powder

4. Toss veggies with dressing & enjoy!

Tools

2 oz Measuring Cup

8" Chef Knife

18" Cutting Board

2 Cup Measuring Cup

Microplane