Basilico Couscous Salad
Recipe

Prep Time:

10 min

Cook Time:

10 min

Total Time:

20 min

Servings:

Ingredients

1 package (5.6 oz) Near East^® Toasted Pine Nut Couscous
1 tsp minced garlic
2 cups (packed) fresh basil leaves
1/2 cup red bell pepper strips
3 tbsp red wine vinegar
1/2 to 1 tsp black pepper
1 tbsp olive oil
1/2 lb sliced fresh mozzarella (optional)
Cherry tomatoes (optional)

How To Make it:

Prepare couscous according to package directions using olive oil, except add minced garlic with contents of Spice Sack.

Coarsely chop half of the basil leaves.

When couscous is done, lightly toss with chopped basil, red bell pepper, vinegar, pepper and 1 tbsp olive oil.

Spoon onto serving plate and surround with remaining whole basil leaves. If desired, arrange mozzarella and cherry tomatoes around edge. Serve with grilled assorted sausages, if desired.

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How To Make it:

Prepare couscous according to package directions using olive oil, except add minced garlic with contents of Spice Sack.

Coarsely chop half of the basil leaves.

When couscous is done, lightly toss with chopped basil, red bell pepper, vinegar, pepper and 1 tbsp olive oil.

Spoon onto serving plate and surround with remaining whole basil leaves. If desired, arrange mozzarella and cherry tomatoes around edge. Serve with grilled assorted sausages, if desired.