This couscous salad with tomatoes, basil and scallions is one of my all time favorite side dishes. It is the perfect summer time dish to bring along to a barbeque. I have been asked countless times for the recipe whenever I do, definitely a sign of a winning recipe! The original source is unknown, but it is another tried and true recipe passed on to me from my mom, and one that I have on repeat every year. It’s also a great way to use up the tomatoes from your garden! Follow along to see how to make couscous salad with tomatoes, basil and scallions.

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Ingredients

tomatoes, scallions and basil to make couscous salad

Here are the ingredients you’ll need to make couscous salad with tomatoes, basil and scallions:

2 1/4 cups chicken broth

1 10 oz. box of couscous

1/2 cup olive oil

1/4 cup balsamic vinegar

1 cup chopped scallions

1 cup diced seeded plum tomatoes

1/3 cup thinly sliced fresh basil

1/4 teaspoon dried crushed red pepper

salt and pepper to taste

Directions

Bring broth to a boil in a medium saucepan. Add couscous and remove from heat. Cover and let stand for five minutes. Transfer to a large bowl, fluff with a fork and let cool. Once fully cooled, combine all the ingredients and chill.