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Couscous Salad With Cherry Tomatoes And Bell Peppers Recipe


Couscous Salad With Cherry Tomatoes And Bell Peppers Recipe
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Ingredients
  • 2 cups water
  • 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil plus 1 teaspoon extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 2 cups instant couscous
  • 1-1/2 roasted red bell peppers peeled seeded and coarsely chopped
  • 1-1/2 cups mixed red and yellow cherry tomatoes stemmed and halved lengthwise
  • 1/4 cup chopped fresh mint plus some whole sprigs for garnish
  • 1/4 cup fresh orange juice
  • 1 tablespoon grated orange zest
  • 3 tablespoons red wine vinegar

Directions
  1. In a saucepan over high heat combine water, 1 teaspoon olive oil and 1/2 teaspoon of the salt.
  2. Bring to a boil then pour in the couscous stirring constantly then remove from the heat.
  3. Cover and let stand 15 minutes.
  4. Transfer couscous to a large serving bowl.
  5. Using a fork fluff the couscous grains to separate them.
  6. Add bell peppers, tomatoes, mint, juice, zest, 1/4 cup olive oil, vinegar and remaining salt.
  7. Mix gently but well.
  8. Cover and refrigerate at least 1 hour or up to 12 hours before serving.
  9. Garnish with mint sprigs and serve the salad chilled or at room temperature.

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