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Cherry Tomato Basil Couscous is for Salad.

Cherry Tomato Basil Couscous takes 15 minutes to prepare.

Cherry Tomato Basil Couscous takes 5 minutes to cook.

Cherry Tomato Basil Couscous makes 6 servings.

The ingredients for Cherry Tomato Basil Couscous are:

Couscous 1 cup
Water 1.5 Cup Boiling
Salt (if desired)

Vinaigrette:
Medium Ripe tomato
Mustard 1 tsp
Balsamic Vinegar 3 tsp.
Olive Oil 2 Tbls.
salt & pepper to taste

Cherry tomatoes 1.5 cups
Fresh Basil 1/4 cup

Here is how you make Cherry Tomato Basil Couscous:

In a 3-quart saucepan bring water to a boil and stir in couscous. Immediately remove pan from heat and let couscous stand, covered, 5 minutes.Cut medium tomato into quarters and in a blender puree with mustard and vinegar until smooth. With motor running add oil in a slow stream. Season dressing with salt and pepper.Halve the cherry tomatoes and toss them with the couscous and torn basil leaves. Dress with the vinaigrette and serve.Number of Servings: 6Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user FITNESS57.

The nutritional information for Cherry Tomato Basil Couscous is:

• Servings Per Recipe: 6
• Amount Per Serving
• Calories: 157.2

• Total Fat: 5.4 g
• Cholesterol: 0.0 mg
• Sodium: 45.8 mg
• Total Carbs: 25.3 g
• Dietary Fiber: 1.8 g
• Protein: 4.2 g