Tomato and Basil Couscous Salad

Name: Tomato and Basil Couscous Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 5 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 8 servings.
Cuisine: Italian Recipes, Italian Salad Recipes, Italian Vegetarian Recipes
Ingredients: 1-1/2 cups water; 1-1/2 cups uncooked couscous; 2 medium tomatoes, seeded and chopped; 1/4 cup fresh basil leaves, thinly sliced; 1/2 cup olive oil; 1/4 cup balsamic vinegar; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/4 teaspoon pepper

It’s hard to believe that tossing a few pantry ingredients with summer’s fresh best can yield such a lovely salad. Pair it with grilled lemon chicken for a light lunch. —Sonya Labbe, West Hollywood, California

Ingredients

1-1/2 cups water
1-1/2 cups uncooked couscous
2 medium tomatoes, seeded and chopped
1/4 cup fresh basil leaves, thinly sliced
1/2 cup olive oil
1/4 cup balsamic vinegar
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper

Directions

In a small saucepan, bring water to a boil. Stir in couscous. Remove from the heat; cover and let stand for 5-10 minutes or until water is absorbed. Fluff with a fork; cool.
In a large bowl, combine the couscous, tomatoes and basil. In a small bowl, whisk the oil, vinegar, salt and pepper. Pour over salad; toss to coat. Refrigerate until chilled.

Nutrition Facts

3/4 cup: 255 calories, 14g fat (2g saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 155mg sodium, 29g carbohydrate (3g sugars, 2g fiber), 5g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 2 starch, 2 fat.

Originally published as Tomato Basil Couscous Salad in Simple & Delicious June/July 2012

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dollargirl

Oct 28, 2017

A light dish that goes with anything! I used fresh, ripe heirloom tomatoes and had it with spicy Indian tandoori chicken.
ejshellabarger

Aug 30, 2015

I liked it but my husband and in-laws weren't too keen on the dish. Oh well. More for me!
justmbeth

Jul 26, 2015

Nice, light side, easy to assemble. If you want your dish to look like picture, use white balsamic vinegar.