Sunday, October 30, 2011

Fresh Mozzarella, Tomato, and Basil Couscous Salad

I found this recipe on www.cookinglight.com.

5 servings

2 cups diced tomato
3/4 cup (3 oz) diced fresh mozzarella cheese (part-skim mozzarella cheese can be substituted)
3 tablespoons minced shallots
2 teaspoons extra-virgin olive oil
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1 garlic clove, crushed
1 1/4 cups water
1 cup uncooked couscous
1/4 cup chopped fresh basil
Basil leaves (optional)

Combine first 7 ingredients in a large bowl; cover and marinate in refrigerator for 30 minutes.

Bring water to a boil in a medium saucepan; gradually stir in couscous. Remove from heat; cover and let stand 5 minutes. Fluff with a fork; cool. Add couscous and fresh basil to tomato mixture; toss gently. Garnish with basil leaves, if desired.

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