COUSCOUS SALAD WITH TOMATO AND BASIL

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This is a super-easy, great tasting salad that can be served hot or cold. The balsamic vinegar and feta add great flavor. You can also add chopped chicken breasts to make it a complete meal.

Provided by cpoko

Categories     Salad     100+ Pasta Salad Recipes     Tomato Pasta Salad Recipes

Time 25m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 (14.5 ounce) can fat-free, reduced-sodium chicken broth
1 ½ cups couscous
2 cups chopped tomato
⅓ cup thinly sliced fresh basil
2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
½ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
¼ cup crumbled feta cheese

Steps:

  • Mix 1 tablespoon olive oil and garlic in a large microwave-safe bowl; heat on high until fragrant, about 45 seconds. Add chicken broth and heat on high until simmering, about 4 minutes. Gradually stir in couscous. Cover and let stand until liquid is absorbed, about 5 minutes. Fluff couscous with a fork.
  • Stir tomato, basil, vinegar, salt, and black pepper into couscous; drizzle with remaining 1 tablespoon olive oil and sprinkle with feta cheese.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 201.3 calories, Carbohydrate 28.9 g, Cholesterol 5.6 mg, Fat 6.2 g, Fiber 2.3 g, Protein 7.4 g, SaturatedFat 1.6 g, Sodium 383.5 mg, Sugar 2.7 g

pappun pappun
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I love the pop of color that the tomatoes add to this salad.


AndrewTheGuy
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This salad is a great way to get your daily dose of fruits and vegetables.


Bina Sardar
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I'm not a huge fan of couscous, but I really enjoyed this salad. The dressing is amazing!


Md:- Omar Faruq Prodhan
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I made this salad for a picnic and it was a huge success. It's easy to transport and it holds up well.


Jahangir Abdul Razzaq
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This salad is a great way to use up leftover couscous.


Xasan Abdala
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I was a bit skeptical about the combination of couscous and tomatoes, but I was pleasantly surprised. The flavors work really well together.


MD FARUK MIA
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I love that this salad is so versatile. You can add or remove ingredients to suit your taste.


Tinashe Kusotera
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This is the perfect summer salad! It's light, refreshing, and packed with flavor.


Fedreka Brown
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I've made this salad several times now and it's always a winner. It's so easy to make and it's always delicious.


Zophie Andrea Japson
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This couscous salad was a hit at my last potluck! Everyone loved the fresh, flavorful ingredients and the zesty dressing.