Ingredients:
16 ounces quick couscous or 12 ounces israeli couscous
3 lbs frozen corn, thawed and cooked,let cool.
2 (12 ounce) cans black beans, drained and rinsed in cold water
8 ounces chopped red onions
3 ounces chopped green peppers
3 ounces chopped yellow peppers
3 ounces chopped orange bell peppers
3 ounces chopped red peppers
3 small zucchini, halved and thinly sliced- use a mandoline
1 cup kalamata olives, pitted and sliced
1 1/2 cups olive oil
1/4 cup white wine vinegar
1/4 cup white balsamic vinegar
2 1/2 teaspoons cumin
1 teaspoon chopped fresh basil
1 teaspoon chopped fresh thyme
1 tablespoon chopped fresh marjoram
Directions:
if using quick cook couscous, cook 2 boxes according to package directions (boil water, add couscous, remove from heat cover for 5 minutes).
if using israeli couscous, steam or boil for 13 minutes, remove from heat.
if boiling, drain.
in a huge bowl add couscous, corn, and the rest of the salad ingredients.
mix dressing ingredients together, add to salad, toss, cover, and refrigerate 1 hour or more.
serve at room temperature.
Servings: 30-40
Time preparation: 30 min.
Time total: 40 min.