Couscous Salad with Tomato and Basil
This is a super-easy, great tasting salad that can be served hot or cold. The balsamic vinegar and feta add great flavor. You can also add chopped chicken breasts to make it a complete meal.
This is a super-easy, great tasting salad that can be served hot or cold. The balsamic vinegar and feta add great flavor. You can also add chopped chicken breasts to make it a complete meal.
Ingredients
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1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
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2 cloves garlic, minced
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1 (14.5 ounce) can fat-free, reduced-sodium chicken broth
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1 ½ cups couscous
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2 cups chopped tomato
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⅓ cup thinly sliced fresh basil
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2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
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½ teaspoon salt
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¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
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1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
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¼ cup crumbled feta cheese
Method
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Mix 1 tablespoon olive oil and garlic in a large microwave-safe bowl; heat on high until fragrant, about 45 seconds. Add chicken broth and heat on high until simmering, about 4 minutes. Gradually stir in couscous. Cover and let stand until liquid is absorbed, about 5 minutes. Fluff couscous with a fork.
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Stir tomato, basil, vinegar, salt, and black pepper into couscous; drizzle with remaining 1 tablespoon olive oil and sprinkle with feta cheese.
