TUSCAN COUSCOUS WITH LEMON BASIL DRESSING
Dinner ready in 20 minutes! Enjoy this lemon- basil dressed Italian pasta salad recipe made using couscous, vegetables and Progresso® cannellini beans.
Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens
Categories Side Dish
Time 20m
Yield 12
Number Of Ingredients 15
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.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 100, Carbohydrate 16 g, Cholesterol 0 mg, Fat 1/2, Fiber 2 g, Protein 4 g, SaturatedFat 0 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 130 mg, Sugar 1 g, TransFat 0 g
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rakib ahamed
[email protected]This recipe is a keeper! It's easy to make, delicious, and healthy. I will definitely be making it again and again.
Lonwabo Mgibe
[email protected]I've made this recipe several times and it's always a hit. The lemon and basil dressing is so flavorful and the couscous is a great way to get your veggies in.
NayeemuI IsIam
[email protected]This dish is so easy to make and it's always a crowd-pleaser. I love that I can make it ahead of time and it still tastes great.
Zoe Booysen
[email protected]I'm so glad I found this recipe! It's a great way to use up leftover vegetables and it's always a hit with my family.
Deng Miles
[email protected]This recipe is a great starting point for a delicious and healthy meal. I would encourage people to experiment with different vegetables and herbs to find their own perfect combination.
Toheed Glass
[email protected]Overall, this was a good recipe. I would definitely make it again, but I would make a few changes.
Henry Nice
[email protected]The couscous was a bit overcooked. I think I would have preferred it to be a bit more al dente.
Khamouch Rachid
[email protected]The dressing was too oily for me. I think I would have preferred a vinaigrette.
Sitaram Binadi
[email protected]This dish was a bit bland for my taste. I think it could have used more seasoning.
Perry Faulk
[email protected]I love this recipe because it's so versatile. I've made it with different vegetables and herbs, and it always turns out great.
JAGUAR
[email protected]This dish is perfect for summer! The lemon and basil dressing is so refreshing and light, and the couscous is a great way to get your veggies in.
France Moswana
[email protected]I'm not usually a fan of couscous, but this recipe changed my mind. The dressing was so good that it made the couscous really flavorful.
Hashir Kahloon
[email protected]This was a quick and easy weeknight meal that was also really healthy. I loved the pop of flavor from the lemon and basil dressing.
ghostcrimes
[email protected]I made this dish for a dinner party and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved the light and flavorful dressing, and the couscous was a great base for the vegetables.
Momoz Rozly
[email protected]This dish was absolutely delicious! The flavors of the lemon and basil dressing were so refreshing and bright, and the couscous was cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this again.