Heirloom Tomato Salad With Pearl Couscous
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Recipe Summary Heirloom Tomato Salad With Pearl Couscous
This cold vegetarian salad features mixed heirloom tomatoes with Mediterranean flavors and pearl couscous. This summer dish that has been a big hit with my family!
Ingredients | Mediterranean Pasta Cold Pasta Salad Recipes2 cups vegetable stock1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil1 cup pearl (Israeli) couscous½ cup packed fresh basil leaves¼ cup flat-leaf parsley leaves1 clove garlic, crushed1 tablespoon chopped fresh oregano1 tablespoon chopped fresh thyme½ cup pitted green olives4 heirloom tomatoes, quartered15 cherry tomatoes, quartered1 English cucumber, cubed½ small red onion, thinly sliced1 cup crumbled feta cheese¼ cup white balsamic vinegar½ cup extra-virgin olive oil1 lemon, juicedDirectionsBring the vegetable stock to a simmer in a saucepan over medium heat. Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Stir in the couscous and cook and stir until golden brown, about 10 minutes. Stir the toasted couscous into the hot vegetable stock and return to a simmer. Cover and cook until the stock has been absorbed into the couscous, about 15 minutes. Scrape into a mixing bowl, fluff with a fork, and allow to cool to room temperature.Place the basil, parsley, garlic, oregano, thyme, and olives into a food processor; pulse until the herbs are coarsely chopped. Stir the herb mixture into the couscous along with the heirloom tomatoes, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, and feta cheese. Drizzle with the vinegar, 1/2 cup olive oil, and lemon juice. Stir until evenly combined.Info | Mediterranean Pasta Cold Pasta Salad Recipesprep:
35 mins
cook:
25 mins
additional:
30 mins
total:
1 hr 30 mins
Servings:
10
Yield:
10 servings
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