TOMATO BASIL COUSCOUS SALAD

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This is a great salad for picnics since the dressing is made with oil and vinegar, not mayonnaise. It's so good, though, that I serve it year-round. --Karen Scales

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 20m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 cups chicken broth
1 package (10 ounces) couscous
1 cup chopped green onions
1 cup seeded diced plum tomatoes
1/3 cup thinly sliced fresh basil
1/3 cup olive oil
1/3 cup red wine vinegar
1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
1 cup halved cherry tomatoes

Steps:

  • In a large saucepan, bring broth to a boil; add couscous. Cover and remove from the heat; let stand for 5 minutes. Transfer to a large bowl; fluff with a fork and cool., Stir in the onions, tomatoes, basil, oil, vinegar, pepper flakes, salt and pepper. Cover and refrigerate until chilled. Garnish with tomatoes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 223 calories, Fat 10g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 389mg sodium, Carbohydrate 30g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 6g protein.

Emmanuel Mutela
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This salad is amazing! It's the perfect combination of flavors and textures.


Bertha Guiraeoeha
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This was the worst salad I've ever had. The flavors were all wrong, and the dressing was inedible.


Ramlal Chaudhary
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This salad was a bit too salty for my taste. I think I'll use less salt next time.


Cristian Alvarez
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This salad was a bit too sweet for my taste. I think I'll try using a different dressing next time.


Khanya Dubazane
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I'm always looking for healthy and delicious recipes, and this one definitely fits the bill. It's packed with nutrients and flavor.


Siraji Juma
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This salad is a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables.


Ufffs Dasle
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I'm not a huge fan of tomatoes, but I loved this salad. The dressing really brought out the flavor of the tomatoes.


Ibne Abbas
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This salad is a great way to use up leftover tomatoes and basil.


TREAX STUDIO
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I love that this salad can be made ahead of time. It's perfect for busy weeknights.


Olekanma Charles
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I'm always looking for new and exciting salad recipes, and this one definitely fits the bill. It's unique, flavorful, and easy to make.


Islam Zulfiqar
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This was the perfect side dish for my grilled chicken. It was light and refreshing, and it didn't overpower the main course.


md Salauddin
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This salad was a bit bland. I had to add some extra salt and pepper to make it more flavorful.


Ben Bouissieres
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The dressing was a bit too oily for my taste, but otherwise this salad was great.


Zawar Mian
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I love that this salad is packed with fresh vegetables. It's a great way to get your daily dose of nutrients.


Joseph Ellis
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This was a quick and easy recipe to follow, and the results were delicious! I'll definitely be making this again for my family.


it_Rakib _bd
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I'm not usually a fan of couscous, but this salad changed my mind. The combination of textures and flavors was amazing.


Raja Hussan
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This salad was a hit at my summer party! The flavors of the tomatoes, basil, and couscous were perfectly balanced, and the dressing was light and refreshing. I'll definitely be making this again.


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