caprese couscous salad

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 2 cups diced tomatoes
• 1 cup diced fresh mozzarella cheese
• 1 small shallot, minced
• 1 clove garlic, minced
• 1 tablespoon chopped fresh basil (optional)
• 2 teaspoons balsamic vinegar
• 2 teaspoons extra-virgin olive oil
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 1 1/4 cups water
• 1 cup pearl (israeli) couscous

Recipe

Preparation Time: 20 mins Cook Time: 10 mins Ready Time: 50 mins


• combine tomatoes, mozzarella cheese, shallot, garlic, basil, balsamic vinegar, olive oil, salt, and black pepper in a large bowl. refrigerate for 20 to 30 minutes.
• bring the water to a boil in a saucepan. remove from the heat, and stir in the couscous. cover and let stand for 10 minutes; fluff with a fork. allow couscous to cool, then toss with tomato mixture.