Loaded Fresh Basil and Sweet Corn Couscous Green Salad | Salads | Umami

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup buttermilk
• 1/2 cup lightly packed fresh basil leaves
• 1/2 cup mayonnaise (see note)
• 1/4 cup red wine vinegar
• 2 tablespoons chopped shallot or green onion
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• Pinch black pepper
• 1 box (5.8 ounces) roasted garlic and olive oil couscous (see note)
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 1/4 cups chicken broth
• 12-15 cups chopped romaine lettuce (see note)
• 6-8 strips bacon, cooked and crumbled or chopped
• 1 cup dried cranberries or cherries
• 1 cup fresh or frozen corn kernels (thaw frozen corn before using)
• 1/2 cup freshly grated or peeled Parmesan cheese (see note)
• 1/2 cup toasted pine nuts