Captain's Couscous Salad

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This recipe is from good times at green lake, recipes for seattle's favorite park. I received this cookbook from ginny p. In the first food swap. It is a very refreshing salad and is good for summer or winter. Cook time includes time in the fridge.

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Steps

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Bring water to a boil in a medium saucepan and add salt.

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Gradually whisk in couscous , cover and remove from heat.

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Let stand for 5-10 minutes , until all the water is absorbed.

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Fluff with fork and transfer to a large bowl.

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Combine all the rest of the couscous ingredients and mix.

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---dressing---.

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Combine lemon juice , chili powder , ground cumin , garlic , sugar and salt in a small bowl.

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Whisk until the sugar and salt are dissolved.

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Gradually whisk in the oil.

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Pour dressing over couscous and mix.

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Taste and adjust seasoning if desired.

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Cover and chill in the refrigerator for 2-4 hours.

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Ingredients

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cold water, salt, couscous, black beans, red pepper, green onion, black olives, cilantro, fresh lemon juice, chili powder, garlic cloves, ground cumin, sugar, vegetable oil