Couscous Salad With Fresh Corn - cooking recipe

Ingredients
    4 cups couscous
    4 cups water
    3/4 cup vegetable oil
    6 ears fresh corn, cooked and cut off cob
    1/2 cup sesame seeds, toasted
    1/2 cup cilantro
    2 cups spinach, chiffonade
    3 cups tomatoes, chopped
    2 cups avocados, cubed and tossed with a little dressing
    salt and pepper
    Sesame Dressing
    1 3/4 cups vegetable oil
    1 1/2 cups rice wine vinegar
    1/2 cup sesame oil
    2 tablespoons garlic
    1 teaspoon coriander, ground
    1 teaspoon white pepper, ground
    1 1/2 teaspoons salt
    2 tablespoons sugar
    1/4 cup soy sauce
Preparation
    Boil water, pour over couscous, cover and let sit for 10 minutes.
    Fluff couscous, toss with oil and cool.
    (note: couscous can be toasted in a pan with olive oil first if desired).
    Add remaining ingredients and mix well.
    Toss with enough dressing to just coat.
    Adjust seasoning.
    Dressing:Blend all ingredients in food processor or blender.

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