TUSCAN COUSCOUS WITH LEMON BASIL DRESSING

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How to make Tuscan Couscous with Lemon Basil Dressing

Provided by @MakeItYours

Number Of Ingredients 18

Couscous
1 cup water
1/4 teaspoon salt
3/4 cup uncooked couscous
Dressing
1/4 teaspoon finely grated lemon peel
2 tablespoons lemon juice
2 tablespoons olive oil or vegetable oil
1 tablespoon chopped fresh or 1 teaspoon dried basil leaves
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 garlic clove, finely chopped
4 to 5 drops red pepper sauce
Salad
1 can (15 oz) Progresso® cannellini beans, drained, rinsed
1/2 cup chopped unpeeled cucumber
1/4 cup halved pitted kalamata olives
4 medium green onions, sliced (1/4 cup)
1 cup grape tomatoes, cut in half

Steps:

  • In 1 quart saucepan, heat water and 1/4 teaspoon salt to boiling.
  • Remove from heat; immediately stir in couscous. Cover; let
  • stand 5 minutes. Fluff couscous with fork.
  • Meanwhile, in small nonmetal bowl, combine all dressing ingredients;
  • mix well.
  • In large bowl, gently toss cooked couscous, beans, cucumber,
  • olives and green onions. Pour dressing over couscous mixture;
  • gently toss until coated.
  • Just before serving, add tomatoes; toss gently. Serve warm.

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