Fresh Mozzarella, Tomato, and Basil Couscous Salad Recipe Print Page

Options

Format:

Full Page
3 x 5 card
4 x 6 card

Include:

Nutritional Info
Advertisement
Grocery Deals

See more

Side Dishes

Photo by: Becky Luigart-Stayner

Fresh Mozzarella, Tomato, and Basil Couscous Salad

This comforting couscous salad gets its pumped up flavor from fresh mozzarella, tomato, basil, shallots and garlic. Part-skim mozzarella cheese can be substituted if desired.

Cooking Light JUNE 2000

Yield: 5 servings (serving size: 1 cup)

Ingredients

2 cups diced tomato
3/4 cup (3 ounces) diced fresh mozzarella cheese
3 tablespoons minced shallots
2 teaspoons extra-virgin olive oil
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper

1 garlic clove, crushed
1 1/4 cups water
1 cup uncooked couscous
1/4 cup chopped fresh basil
Basil leaves (optional)

Preparation

Combine first 7 ingredients in a large bowl; cover and marinate in refrigerator 30 minutes.

Bring water to a boil in a medium saucepan; gradually stir in couscous. Remove from heat; cover and let stand 5 minutes. Fluff with a fork; cool. Add couscous and fresh basil to tomato mixture; toss gently. Garnish with basil leaves, if desired.

Nutritional Information

Amount per serving

Calories: 186
Calories from fat: 29%
Fat: 6g
Saturated fat: 2.5g
Monounsaturated fat: 2.5g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.4g
Protein: 7.9g
Carbohydrate: 26.5g
Fiber: 2.1g
Cholesterol: 13mg
Iron: 1.1mg
Sodium: 308mg
Calcium: 99mg

Search for Recipes by Nutrition Data

Go to full version of

Fresh Mozzarella, Tomato, and Basil Couscous Salad recipe