Tomato Basil Couscous Salad

(from jess’s recipe box)

Categories: Salad

Ingredients

  • 2 cups chicken broth
  • 1 (10 ounce) package couscous
  • 1 cup chopped green onions
  • 1 cup diced seeded plum tomato
  • 1/3 cup thinly sliced fresh basil
  • 1/3 cup olive oil
  • 1/3 cup red wine vinegar
  • 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/8 teaspoon pepper
  • 1 cup halved cherry tomatoes

Directions

  1. In a saucepan, bring broth to a boil; add couscous. Cover and remove from the heat; let stand for 5 minutes. Transfer to a large bowl; fluff with a fork and cool.

  2. Add onions, tomatoes, basil, oil, vinegar, pepper flakes, salt and pepper; mix well. Cover and refrigerate until chilled. Garnish with tomatoes.

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