Southwest Couscous Salad | Texas Co-op Power

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 cups water
• 1 cup uncooked couscous
• 2 cups canned corn with red and green peppers, drained
• 1 can (15 ounces) black beans, drained
• 1/4 cup chopped tomato (or 6–8 cherry tomatoes, halved)
• 2 tablespoons thinly sliced green onions
• 1/2 bunch cilantro, chopped
• 1/3 cup olive oil
• 3/4 cup fresh lime juice
• 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1/2 teaspoon cumin
• 1/8 teaspoon cayenne
• Salt, to taste
• Lettuce leaves, for serving (optional)
• Cilantro sprigs and lime slices, for garnish (optional)