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Tomato Basil Couscous Salad Recipe
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.
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings: 4 -6
Calories: 349 kcal
Course:
Salad
Cuisine:
Mediterranean
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 basil leaves sliced thin
- 2 tablespoons balsamic glaze*
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
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
% 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% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.