couscous salad
Minty comfort food that leaves you feeling good about yourself, and it tastes so good.
Blue Ribbon Recipe
What a terrifically light and easy salad for summer. We loved the addition of chopped tomatoes. The fresh mint and basil mix packs a punch of fresh flavor. If you're not able to find the spicy basil in your area (we couldn't), just add a pinch of cayenne pepper for the perfect amount of heat. A delicious addition to any backyard BBQ or serve as a side dish alongside grilled chicken for a summer dinner.
prep time
5 Min
cook time
5 Min
method
Stove Top
yield
4 serving(s)
Ingredients
- 1 cup couscous, plain
- 2 cups water or broth, chicken, beef, or veg
- 2 teaspoons butter
- 1 tablespoon fresh basil, about 10 leaves chopped
- 1 teaspoon fresh mint, about 6 small to med leaves chopped
- 1 tablespoon spicy basil, about 10 med leaves chopped
- 3 tablespoons salad oil, use a light oil
- 2 large green onion, chopped using white and green
- 2 large tomato, diced
How To Make couscous salad
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Step 1Cook couscous as directed using broth or water. -
Step 2After cooking, add herbs (mint and basil). If you wish you can add salt and pepper but I find it really doesn't need it.
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Step 3Add 3 tablespoons of salad oil.
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Step 4Chill for at least 30 minutes.
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Step 5Add tomatoes and onion. Toss and serve.
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Category:
Pasta Salads
Tag:
#Quick & Easy
Keyword:
#Onion
Keyword:
#Tomato
Keyword:
#mint
Keyword:
#Basil
Keyword:
#couscous
Ingredient:
Rice/Grains
Culture:
Middle Eastern
Method:
Stove Top
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