Basilico Couscous Salad

Prep Time:

10 min

Cook Time:

10 min

Total Time:

20 min

Servings:

Toasted Pine Nut Couscous is tossed with a generous portion of fresh basil, garlic, red bell pepper, zesty wine vinegar and a splash of olive oil, making this salad perfect with grilled meat or sausages.

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

1

Prepare couscous according to package directions using olive oil, except add minced garlic with contents of Spice Sack.
2

Coarsely chop half of the basil leaves.
3

When couscous is done, lightly toss with chopped basil, red bell pepper, vinegar, pepper and 1 tbsp olive oil.
4

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.