Basil and herb pearled couscous combined with sun dried tomatoes; then tossed with balsamic vinegar and extra virgin olive oil makes a deliciously light salad.
While recently shopping, I came across a new product from Near East called Basil & Herb Pearled Couscous. I love couscous, but my little one isn't fond of it.
I think the reason is because it's too small and she has a hard time putting it onto the fork and refuses to eat her dinner with a spoon. "I'm 10 now Mom, not a baby!".
Anyway, I thought since this was more like a pasta, she might eat it if I prepared it a little differently and came up with this simple Basil Pearled Couscous with Sun Dried Tomatoes salad.
This Basil Pearled Couscous Salad was deliciously light and flavorful salad and everyone loved it; including my 10 year old. I served ours as a side salad with grilled chicken and roasted vegetables. ~Enjoy!
Ingredients Needed
For this recipe you'll need the following ingredients:
- Near East Pearled Basil & Herb Couscous
- sun dried tomatoes
- red onion
- balsamic vinegar
- lemon juice
- extra virgin olive oil
- kosher salt
- black pepper
How do you make Couscous Salad with Sun Dried Tomatoes?
Prepare couscous according to package directions; let cool. It takes about 10 minutes to cook; then allow to cool for 30 minutes. You can do this up to a day before and keep refrigerated.
Add the couscous to a bowl; then add the sun dried tomatoes, onion, lemon juice, vinegar, and oil. Mix well, season as desired and refrigerate for at least 1 hour.
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Basil Pearled Couscous Salad with Sun Dried Tomatoes
Ingredients
- 1- (5-ounce) box Near East Pearled Basil & Herb Cous Cous
- ¼ cup chopped sun dried tomatoes
- 1 tablespoon chopped red onion
- 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt
- ⅛ teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Prepare couscous according to package directions; let cool. (You can do this up to a day before and keep refrigerated)
- Add the couscous to a bowl then add the sun dried tomatoes, onion, lemon juice, vinegar, and oil. Mix well, season as desired and refrigerate for at least 1 hour.
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Anonymous says
I am so greatful you shared this recipe! I've been looking for a good just this kind of thing!
Carrie's Experimental Kitchen says
Thank you for stopping by, I'm so glad you liked this recipe.
California Callie says
This looks awesome!! I will have to give it a shot - thanks for sharing! xoxo
Carrie's Experimental Kitchen says
Thank you and you're welcome!
amy @ fearless homemaker says
sounds awesome - i love pearled couscous, maybe even more than regular couscous. it's so good!
Carrie's Experimental Kitchen says
I think I like it better myself! Thanks for stopping by Amy. 🙂