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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

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.
Add onions, tomatoes, basil, oil, vinegar, pepper flakes, salt and pepper; mix well. Cover and refrigerate until chilled. Garnish with tomatoes.