Fresh mozzarella, tomato, and basil couscous salad
Recipe by Rosa Lanzillotti
2 cups diced tomatoes
3/4 cup mozzarella cheese (diced fresh)
3 tbsps shallots (minced)
2 tsps extra-virgin olive oil
1/2 tsp salt
1/2 tsp black pepper
1 garlic clove (crushed)
11/4 cups water
1 cup couscous (uncooked)
1/4 cup fresh basil (chopped)
1 leaf basil (optional)
Prep. Time → 10 min
Cook Time → 0 min
1. Combine first 7 ingredients in a large bowl; cover and marinate in refrigerator 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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