Couscous Salad with Corn & Bell Pepper

I stumbled across this recipe on epicurious last week and thought it would be a good one to post here for meal monday.  It's very simple and very tasty.  An easy option for those first weeks after your baby arrives.  

Here's what you need:

• 2 Tbsp olive oil
• 3/4 c fresh corn (cut from about 2 ears)
• 1/3 cup finely chopped red onion
• 1/3 cup finely chopped red bell pepper
• 1 garlic clove, minced
• 1/4 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1.25 c water
• 2/3 c couscous
• 2 teaspoons red wine vinegar
• 1/4 c fresh chopped cilantro
• cayenne pepper, optional

Here's what you do:

• In a heavy skillet, heat 1 tbsp oil over moderately high heat until hot but not smoking. 
• Saute corn, stirring, until golden
• Add onion, bell pepper, garlic, cumin and 1/4c water and cover over moderately low heat, stirring occasionally, until bell pepper is crisp tender
• While vegetables are cooking, in a small saucepan bring 1 cup water to a boil and stir in couscous and a pinch of salt.  Cover pan and remove from heat.  Let stand 5 minutes and then fluff with a fork.
• In a bowl, whisk together vinegar, remaining tablespoon oil, and salt & pepper to taste.  
• Combine vegetable mixture, couscous, coriander, cayenne, & dressing.  Toss to combine well.

 My notes: