Tomato Basil Couscous Salad Recipe

Name: Tomato Basil Couscous Salad Recipe
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 4 -6
Ingredients: 1 cup uncooked pearl couscous; 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil; 1/2 teaspoon sea salt; 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper; 1/8 teaspoon garlic powder; 1/4 teaspoon dried lemon peel; 2 cups halved cherry tomatoes; 1/4 cup roughly chopped raw walnuts; 1/4 cup roughly chopped raw almonds; 2 tablespoons chiffonade of basil; 2 tablespoons balsamic glaze*

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Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings
4 -6
Calories
349 kcal
Course
Salad
Cuisine
Mediterranean

Tomato Basil Couscous Salad Recipe

Farrah Baldwin

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Enjoy a burst of freshness with our Tomato Basil Couscous Salad, mixing pearl couscous with ripe tomatoes, fragrant basil, and crisp almonds, drizzled in rich balsamic glaze.

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Ingredients

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1 cup uncooked pearl couscous
2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
1/2 teaspoon sea salt
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1/8 teaspoon garlic powder
1/4 teaspoon dried lemon peel
2 cups halved cherry tomatoes
1/4 cup roughly chopped raw walnuts
1/4 cup roughly chopped raw almonds
2 tablespoons chiffonade of basil basil leaves sliced thin
2 tablespoons balsamic glaze*

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Instructions

Cook the couscous according to package directions.
Meanwhile, whisk the oil, salt, pepper, garlic powder, and lemon peel together in the bottom of a large bowl. Add the tomatoes and toss well.
Once the couscous has finished cooking, rinse with cold water and set aside to cool to room temperature.
When cool, add the couscous and nuts to the bowl and toss well to coat. Fold in the basil and drizzle the balsamic glaze over the top.

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Notes

*You can purchase pre-made balsamic glaze, or you can make your own using my version in this Tomato, Basil, and Balsamic Chicken recipe.
Store your Pearl Couscous Salad in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days for optimal freshness. This salad is best enjoyed cold or at room temperature.

Nutrition Information

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Serving 1serving Calories 349kcal (17%) Carbohydrates 43g (14%) Protein 9g (18%) Fat 17g (26%) Saturated Fat 2g (10%) Polyunsaturated Fat 5g Monounsaturated Fat 9g Trans Fat 0.003g Sodium 304mg (13%) Potassium 337mg (10%) Fiber 4g (16%) Sugar 4g (8%) Vitamin A 419IU (8%) Vitamin C 17mg (19%) Calcium 52mg (5%) Iron 2mg (11%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4-6

Amount Per Serving

Calories 349 kcal

% Daily Value*

Serving	1serving
Calories	349kcal	17%
Carbohydrates	43g	14%
Protein	9g	18%
Fat	17g	26%
Saturated Fat	2g	10%
Polyunsaturated Fat	5g	29%
Monounsaturated Fat	9g	45%
Trans Fat	0.003g	0%
Sodium	304mg	13%
Potassium	337mg	7%
Fiber	4g	16%
Sugar	4g	8%
Vitamin A	419IU	8%
Vitamin C	17mg	19%
Calcium	52mg	5%
Iron	2mg	11%