Balsamic Couscous Salad With Sun Dried Tomatoes And

Name: Balsamic Couscous Salad With Sun Dried Tomatoes And Olives Recipe
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 can (14 1/2 ounce.) ready-to-serve fat-free chicken broth with 1/3 less sodium; 2 c. Water; 1/2 c. Dry pack sun-dry tomatoes, cut up; 2 1/4 c. Uncooked couscous; 1 c. Minced green onions; 1/4 c. Minced fresh basil (or possibly 4 tsp. dry basil leaves); 1 jar (5 3/4 ounce.) sliced green olives, liquid removed (about 1 1/4 c.); 1/4 c. Balsamic vinegar; 2 Tbsp. Water; 2 Tbsp. Extra-virgin extra virgin olive oil

Servings: persons

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In medium saucepan, combine broth, 2 c. water and sun-dry tomatoes.
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Bring to a boil.
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Stir in couscous; remove from heat.
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Cover; let stand 5 min.
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Line 1 large or possibly 2 small cookies sheets with waxed paper.
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To cold couscous mix quickly, fluff with fork; spread on lined cookie sheet.
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Let stand 5 min.
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In large bowl, combine cooled couscous mix, onions, basil, olives, balsamic vinegar and 2 Tbsp.
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water; toss gently to mix well.
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Add in oil; toss gently.
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Serve immediately or possibly cover and chill till serving time.
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20 (1/2 c.) servings.
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Notes: I did not bother with step two.
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I just poured the hot couscous into a large shallow stainless steel bowl I use for mixing/tossing big salads and let it sit there while I was washing and preparing the green onions and basil.
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I stirred it around a few times, and it cooled off fine.
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Also, I spread the green olives in a ring around the edge of my serving bowl.
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It looked nice, and they were easier to avoid for anyone who is not as crazy about green olives as I am.

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Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 can (14 1/2 ounce.) ready-to-serve fat-free chicken broth with 1/3 less sodium, 2 c. Water, 1/2 c. Dry pack sun-dry tomatoes, cut up, 2 1/4 c. Uncooked couscous, and more.

Yes, Balsamic Couscous Salad With Sun Dried Tomatoes And Olives Recipe falls under the Salads category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Keep refrigerated in an airtight container and enjoy within 1–2 days for the best freshness. Best served cold — no reheating needed.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Balsamic Couscous Salad With Sun Dried Tomatoes And Olives Recipe

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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