Tomato, Basil and Couscous Salad
This is a summertime favorite of mine. It goes fantastic with grilled foods, the Balsamic vinegar really adds a zest to the Couscous. It's best made a few hours in advance and put into the Fridge to let it cool. That allows the flavors to meld together a bit more. It's even better the next day.
Tomato, Basil and Couscous Salad
2 ¼ Cups Canned Chicken Broth
1 - 10oz box Couscous
1 Cup Chopped Green Onions
1 Cup (generous) Diced, Seeded Plum Tomatoes
1/3 cup Thinly Sliced Fresh Basil
½ Cup Extra Virgin Olive Oil
¼ Cup Balsamic Vinegar
¼ Teaspoon Dried Crushed Red Pepper
Cherry Tomatoes, Halved
Bring broth to a boil in a medium saucepan. Add Couscous. Remove from Heat. Cover; let stand 5 minutes. Transfer to a large bowl. Fluff with fork, cool.
Mix all ingredients except cherry tomatoes into Couscous. Season with salt & pepper. (Can be made a day ahead, chill)
Garnish with cherry tomatoes.
Tomato, Basil and Couscous Salad
2 ¼ Cups Canned Chicken Broth
1 - 10oz box Couscous
1 Cup Chopped Green Onions
1 Cup (generous) Diced, Seeded Plum Tomatoes
1/3 cup Thinly Sliced Fresh Basil
½ Cup Extra Virgin Olive Oil
¼ Cup Balsamic Vinegar
¼ Teaspoon Dried Crushed Red Pepper
Cherry Tomatoes, Halved
Bring broth to a boil in a medium saucepan. Add Couscous. Remove from Heat. Cover; let stand 5 minutes. Transfer to a large bowl. Fluff with fork, cool.
Mix all ingredients except cherry tomatoes into Couscous. Season with salt & pepper. (Can be made a day ahead, chill)
Garnish with cherry tomatoes.
mmmm...that looks really good. I think I'm going to try it later
Posted by Jackie Bolen | 11:56 AM, June 20, 2005