Mayan Couscous Salad

I've never been a couscous fan.  I've tried it several times and just did not like it.....until this recipe. 

I went to a work potluck and one of my fellow managers brought this salad to the potluck and it was fabulous!  Cari made the salad for a camping trip and it was wonderful again.  I now ask for this salad frequently because it tastes great and is healthy!  The salad is good warm and good the next day right out of the refrigerator.

Here's the recipe:

Ingredients:
1 cup couscous
1/2 tsp. cumin
1 tsp. salt
1 3/4 cup hot water
1 garlic clove (minced)
1 15 oz. can black beans
1 cup corn (frozen or canned)
1/2 cup finely chopped red onion
1/4 cup fresh cilantro chopped
1 jalepeno pepper, minced
3 Tbsp. lime juice

Instructions:

1. Put hot water into a 2 quart saucepan and add couscous, cumin, salt and garlic.
2. Bring to a boil and then reduce heat to medium-low and cover.
3. Let simmer for about 12 minutes until liquid is absorbed.
4. Just before the couscous is finished, add the rest of the ingredients in with couscous until warmed.
5. Dish can be served warm or cool. (great the next day!)

Slight modifications from this recipe from AllRecipes.

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