Corn and Couscous Salad
- 1 teaspoon curry powder
- 2 teaspoons grainy mustard
- 1 tablespoon white-wine or sherry vinegar
- Coarse salt and freshly ground pepper
- 4 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- 3/4 cup couscous
- 1 Vidalia or other sweet onion, diced
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 red chile, minced (optional)
- 3 cups fresh corn kernels (about 4 cobs)
- 1/4 cup finely chopped fresh cilantro
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the curry powder, mustard, and vinegar.
- Season with salt and pepper.
- While whisking, slowly drizzle in 3 tablespoons oil; whisk until emulsified.
- Set aside.
- Place the couscous in a large bowl.
- Bring 1 cup water to a boil; pour over the couscous; stir to combine.
- Cover with a plate; let steam until the water is absorbed, about 5 minutes.
- Fluff with a fork; set aside.
- Heat the remaining tablespoon oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Add the onion, and cook, stirring, until softened, about 4 minutes.
- Stir in the garlic and chile; cook, stirring, until softened, about 2 minutes.
- Add the corn, and cook until bright yellow and just tender, about 2 minutes.
- Stir the corn mixture into the couscous.
- Add the curry vinaigrette and cilantro; toss to combine.
- Serve warm or at room temperature.
curry powder, grainy mustard, whitewine, salt, extravirgin olive oil, couscous, vidalia, garlic, red chile, fresh corn kernels, fresh cilantro
Taken from www.epicurious.com/recipes/food/views/corn-and-couscous-salad-392381 (may not work)