Cous Cous Salad

So I have a problem... I have a deep rooted fear of ad libbing recipes, or making up a recipe.  I don't know where this particular phobia developed but I am coming to the realization that I should work really hard to get over this phobia.

This was my first attempt at an ad-libbed recipe and it went so-so.  It was fabulous the first two days, but after that the mushrooms were slimy, which just was not appetizing.  Also- I totally cheated on the cous cous and used a box.  Whoopsies!

Cous Cous Salad
1 box cous cous ( I used Near East brand parmesan cous cous)
Asparagus
Bell Peppers
Mushrooms
Almonds
Dried Cherries
Balsamic Vinegar
Italian dressing

I cooked the cous cous, and while it was resting, I blanched the asparagus, cut up all the other veggies, and then mixed it up.  I added the balsamic vinegar and italian dressing to give the salad a little more taste.

Hopefully I can continue to leave the recipes behind! I know my sous chef would love that, because that is how he cooks all the time!