TOMATO BASIL COUSCOUS SALAD

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Originally from Taste of Home, this recipe is delicious, refreshing and summery AND it makes a ton of salad! May I also add that my kitchen smelled wonderful from all the fresh ingredients I chopped? Winner in my book. I added cucumbers and subbed in Cherub tomatoes, otherwise it is TOH's recipe.

Provided by Annie D

Categories     Salads

Time 30m

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 pkg couscous (10 oz.)
2 c chicken broth
1 c green onions, chopped
1 c english cucumber, chopped
1 c tomatoes, chopped
1/3 c fresh basil, thinly sliced
1/3 c olive oil
1/3 c red wine vinegar
1/4 tsp crushed red pepper flakes
1/2 tsp salt
1/8 tsp freshly ground black pepper
1 c cherry tomatoes, halved

Steps:

  • 1. In a large saucepan, bring broth to a boil; add couscous. Cover and remove from heat. Let stand 5 minutes. Transfer to a large bowl; fluff with a fork and cool.
  • 2. Stir in the onions, tomatoes, cucumbers, basil, oil, vinegar, pepper flakes, salt and pepper. Cover and refrigerate until chilled. (I whisked together the dressing ingredients and poured over, then mixed.)
  • 3. Garnish with cherry tomatoes prior to serving.
  • 4. Nutrition Facts: 1 serving (1/2 cup) equals 223 calories, 10 g fat,(1 g saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 389 mg sodium, 30 g carbohydrate, 2 g fiber, 6 g protein. (Does not include cucumbers.)

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