Ham-and-Vegetable Couscous

Ingredients

• 15.3 ounce no-salt-added whole-kernel corn drained canned
• 1 cup couscous uncooked
• 2 teaspoons dijon mustard 
• 0.5 teaspoon basil dried
• 0.3 cup green onions thinly sliced
• 0.3 teaspoon coarsely ground pepper 
• 1 cup honey-baked ham chopped
• 2 tablespoons juice of lemon 
• 1 tablespoon olive oil extra-virgin
• 0.3 cup parmesan cheese grated
• 0.3 teaspoon salt 
• 1.8 cups water 
• 3 tablespoons water 

Equipment

• bowl
• sauce pan
• whisk

Directions

1. Bring 1 3/4 cups water and basil to a boil in a medium saucepan, and stir in couscous.
2. Remove from heat; cover and let stand 5 minutes. Fluff with a fork.
3. Combine couscous, ham, green onions, cheese, and corn in a bowl; set aside.
4. Combine 3 tablespoons water and remaining ingredients; stir well with whisk.
5. Pour dressing over couscous mixture, tossing gently to coat.