Easiest Way to Make Tomato Basil Pasta Salad

Couscous Salad With Tomato And Basil

Made ahead of time and kept refrigerated, this pasta salad with cherry tomatoes, yellow bell pepper, and artichoke hearts and fresh basil is a real time saver when you're expecting guests.

Recipe Summary Couscous Salad With Tomato And Basil

This is a super-easy, great tasting salad that can be served hot or cold. The balsamic vinegar and feta add great flavor. You can also add chopped chicken breasts to make it a complete meal.

Ingredients | Tomato Basil Pasta Salad

1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil

2 cloves garlic, minced

1 (14.5 ounce) can fat-free, reduced-sodium chicken broth

1 ½ cups couscous

2 cups chopped tomato

⅓ cup thinly sliced fresh basil

2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar

½ teaspoon salt

¼ teaspoon ground black pepper

1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil

¼ cup crumbled feta cheese

Directions

Mix 1 tablespoon olive oil and garlic in a large microwave-safe bowl; heat on high until fragrant, about 45 seconds. Add chicken broth and heat on high until simmering, about 4 minutes. Gradually stir in couscous. Cover and let stand until liquid is absorbed, about 5 minutes. Fluff couscous with a fork.

Stir tomato, basil, vinegar, salt, and black pepper into couscous; drizzle with remaining 1 tablespoon olive oil and sprinkle with feta cheese.

Info | Tomato Basil Pasta Salad

prep: 15 mins cook: 5 mins additional: 5 mins total: 25 mins Servings: 6 Yield: 6 servings

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