Mediterranean Couscous Salad

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Mediterranean Couscous Salad
Sun, 03-09-2008 - 9:08am

Mediterranean Couscous Salad
3/4 cup couscous
1 cup low-sodium chicken broth
1/4 cup sun-dried tomatoes; finely chopped
1/4 cup pine nuts; toasted
1/4 cup jarred oil-packed roasted red peppers; chopped
1/3 cup green onions; thinly sliced
1/3 cup crumbled feta cheese
fresh basil; julienned (optional)
olive oil
salt
freshly ground black pepper


1. In a medium saucepan bring stock, 1/4 teaspoon salt and 2 teaspoons olive oil to a boil.

2. Stir in couscous, cover and remove from heat. Let stand 5 minutes.

3. Fluff couscous lightly with fork and stir in sun-dried tomatoes, green onions, feta cheese, pine nuts and roasted red peppers.

4. Season to taste with salt and pepper.

5. Sprinkle fresh basil over top.

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