Marianne's Chopped Salad with Chicken, Couscous and Vegetables

Serves 6

Dressing:  (I use "El Torito" cilantro pepita caesar instead)

1 c. packed fresh basil leaves
1 c. mayonnaise
1 shallot, halved
1 c. buttermilk
1 tlbs. fresh lemon juice
season with salt and pepper - refrigerate up to 1 day before use

Salad

1/3 c. grated asiago cheese
1/3 c. dried currants
1/3 c. shelled pumpkin seeds
1 10 oz. package package couscous (I really like Israeli) (makes 5 cups)
3 c. arugula
2 c. grape or cherry tomatoes sliced in half
2 grilled chicken breast halves sliced
2 c. fresh corn kernels (from about 2 ears)

Toss all ingredients together and refrigerate