Fresh Mozzarella, Tomato, And Basil Couscous Salad Recipe

Name: Fresh Mozzarella, Tomato, And Basil Couscous Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 cups diced tomatoes; 3/4 cup diced fresh mozzarella cheese (about 3 ounces); 3 tablespoons minced shallots; 2 teaspoons extra virgin olive oil; 1/4 teaspoon lemon juice (white balsamic or champagne vinegar okay) or 1/4 teaspoon balsamic vinegar (white balsamic or champagne vinegar okay); 1/2 teaspoon salt, to taste; 1/4 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper or 1/4 teaspoon tricolor pepper, to taste; 1 garlic clove, crushed and minced; 1 1/4 cups water; 1 cup uncooked couscous; 1/4 cup chopped fresh basil; basil leaves, for garnish (optional)

Servings: persons

2 cups diced tomatoes
3/4 cup diced fresh mozzarella cheese (about 3 ounces)
3 tablespoons minced shallots
2 teaspoons extra virgin olive oil
1/4 teaspoon lemon juice (white balsamic or champagne vinegar okay) or 1/4 teaspoon balsamic vinegar (white balsamic or champagne vinegar okay)
1/2 teaspoon salt, to taste
1/4 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper or 1/4 teaspoon tricolor pepper, to taste
1 garlic clove, crushed and minced
1 1/4 cups water
1 cup uncooked couscous
1/4 cup chopped fresh basil
basil leaves, for garnish (optional)

1
In a large bowl combine the tomato, mozzarella, shallots, olive oil, lemon juice, salt, pepper, and garlic, toss well then refrigerate, covered, to marinate for 30 minutes.
2
In a saucepan bring the water to a boil and gradually stir in the couscous; remove from the stove, cover, and set aside for 5 minutes.
3
With a fork, fluff the couscous then let cool.
4
Add the cooled couscous and chopped basil to the tomato mixture in the bowl and toss.
5
Garnish with whole basil leaves and serve.
6
Note: part-skim mozzarella cheese can be substituted.

144

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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 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 cups diced tomatoes, 3/4 cup diced fresh mozzarella cheese (about 3 ounces), 3 tablespoons minced shallots, 2 teaspoons extra virgin olive oil, and more.

Yes, Fresh Mozzarella, Tomato, And Basil Couscous Salad 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.

Fresh Mozzarella, Tomato, And Basil Couscous Salad

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