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This Israeli Couscous Salad with tomato and mozzarella is full of fresh herbs. It is a fantastic side dish for any great meal, or it could stand alone as a lunch.

Israeli Couscous Salad with Fresh Herbs, Tomato and Mozzarella | RachelCooks.com

Today we’re celebrating Aggie of Aggie’s Kitchen and the little man she’s cooking up in her belly. I just love Aggie. As one of the first bloggers I “met” online, and one of the first to welcome me into the blogging community, she holds a special place in my heart. She had faith in me as a blogger before I did!

I’m so excited to be participating in her surprise virtual baby shower today. Surprise, Aggie! I hope you’re wrapped in love today — you mean so much to all of us and we’re so very happy for you and your family.

Baby Shower for Aggie

We’re throwing Aggie an Italian themed baby shower. So technically I guess Israeli couscous is, umm…Israeli and not Italian…but it’s pasta. Pasta = Italian. Just go with the flow, okay? You could actually make this salad with any pasta that you like. It would be fantastic with normal couscous or orzo.

Israeli Couscous Salad with Fresh Herbs, Tomato and Mozzarella - get the summer-perfect salad recipe on RachelCooks.com!

This couscous salad encompasses some of the best flavors of summer: flavorful herbs, fresh mozzarella, balsamic vinegar, and juicy tomatoes. The whole wheat Israeli couscous gives a perfect nutty flavor and bit of chewy texture. I think you’ll love it!

It’s a perfect way to use your summer herbs. If you want to go with all basil, this couscous salad would be reminiscent of a caprese salad. I love caprese dishes so much, don’t you? Have you tried this hot caprese dip, or chicken caprese quinoa bake? So delicious! Oops, got a little sidetracked there.

In this herbed Israeli couscous salad, I also use lots of Italian flat leaf parsley, in addition to basil, because I love parsley’s fresh flavor. 

Hope you enjoy this Italian style couscous salad with tomatoes and fresh mozzarella! 

Craving more summer-worthy salads? Try:

 

Herbed Israeli Couscous Salad with Tomato and Mozzarella

Herbed Israeli Couscous Salad with Tomato and Mozzarella

Yield: 4 side servings
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Additional Time: 30 minutes
Total Time: 45 minutes

This Couscous Salad with tomato and mozzarella is full of fresh herbs. It is a fantastic side dish for any great meal, or could stand alone as a lunch.

Ingredients

  • 1 cup whole wheat pearl couscous, uncooked (appr. 3 cups cooked)
  • 1 1/4 cups water
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon plus 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 heaping cup fresh mozzarella balls, halved
  • 1 heaping cup halved grape tomatoes
  • 1 cup loosely packed fresh Italian parsley, roughly chopped
  • 1 cup loosely packed fresh basil, roughly chopped
  • 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
  • salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. In a medium saucepan over high heat, boil water. Add salt, 1 teaspoon olive oil, and couscous. Reduce to a simmer, cover and cook for 8-10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  2. Transfer to a bowl and let cool. Add remaining ingredients, including 2 tablespoons olive oil; stir to combine. Best served immediately.
Nutrition Information:
Yield: 4 Serving Size: 1 heaping cup
Amount Per Serving: Calories: 427Total Fat: 19gSaturated Fat: 7gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 36mgSodium: 643mgCarbohydrates: 47gFiber: 8gSugar: 3gProtein: 21g
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© Rachel Gurk
Cuisine: Italian / Category: Salads
Verdict: Love this salad! I could eat it daily.
Husband’s take: No complaints from hubby.
Changes I would make: None are necessary but feel free to play around with different herbs.
Difficulty: Easy!