Tomato Basil Couscous Salad Recipe
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Tomato Basil Couscous Salad

By: Karen Scales  
"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"

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Prep Time:
20 Min
Ready In:
20 Min

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Original Recipe Yield 8 servings
 

Ingredients

  • 2 cups chicken broth
  • 1 (10 ounce) package couscous
  • 1 cup chopped green onions
  • 1 cup diced seeded plum tomato
  • 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

Directions

  1. In a 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.
  2. Add onions, tomatoes, basil, oil, vinegar, pepper flakes, salt and pepper; mix well. Cover and refrigerate until chilled. Garnish with tomatoes.
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The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 11, 2009 by Josefin 
This salad is amazing! It was a hit with me and my friends. I didn't have any red wine vinegar... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 20, 2007 by amstewart33 
This was not my favorite. It had too strong a vinegar taste to me...too tart. MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 2, 2007 by BONGO1578 
I prepared this pretty much to the letter. It was delicious and easy to make. My husband,... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on May 31, 2007 by JulieR. 
I made some minor changes and this still turned out really well. It was super easy also! I... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 14, 2008 by KJones 
As written, we really didn't like this recipe. The vinegar overpowers everything, and the... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 13, 2007 by cookntaste 
YUM! Tastes so good and is so easy! It's great to see a non-mayo based recipe. Followed... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on May 30, 2007 by LauraL 
This was so incredibly easy - even a cave man could do it! Really, it was extremely simple,... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 7, 2009 by mdaye Supporting Member (Click to learn more about Supporting Membership)
This is excellent. I made it on the weekend. Just the right amount of spiciness. I will... MORE
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Reviewed on Jul. 9, 2009 by KJZepp 
Excellent! I loved it, and so did my husband. I added chicken pieces to it and made it our... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 27, 2009 by Melinda 
I was the hit of the BBQ! MORE

 
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