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Couscous Salad with Cherry Tomatoes
Israeli couscous stands in for pasta in this lighter version of a classic summer salad.
Martha Stewart Living, July 2008 http://www.marthastewart.com/312733/couscous-salad-with-cherry-tomatoes6
- Prep Time 5 minutes
- Total Time 35 minutes
- Yield Serves 4
Ingredients
- Coarse salt
- 1 cup Israeli couscous
- 8 ounces cherry tomatoes, small ones halved, large ones quartered
- 1/2 cup fresh small basil leaves, plus more for garnish
- 2 tablespoons minced shallots
- 3 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
- 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
- 3/4 teaspoon freshly ground pepper
Directions
- Bring a medium saucepan of salted water to a boil. Meanwhile, toast couscous in a small saute pan over medium heat, moving pan in a circular motion, until evenly browned, about 7 minutes. Immediately add couscous to boiling water, and cook, stirring occasionally, until just tender, about 6 minutes. Drain, and rinse under cold water until cool.
- Place couscous, tomatoes, basil, shallots, vinegar, oil, 1 1/2 teaspoons salt, and the pepper in a large bowl. Mix well, and let stand at room temperature until ready to serve, at least 15 minutes (or up to 1 hour). Stir well, and garnish with basil.
Cook's Note
Israeli, or pearl, couscous tastes like a light version of pasta. The tiny tan orbs take slightly longer to cook than traditional couscous and are available at most major supermarkets.
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