Salada de cuscuz com tomate e manjericão

Ingredientes

• 1 cup uncooked pearl couscous
• 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
• 1/2 teaspoon sea salt
• 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
• 1/8 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1/4 teaspoon dried lemon peel
• 2 cups halved cherry tomatoes
• 1/4 cup roughly chopped raw walnuts
• 1/4 cup roughly chopped raw almonds
• 2 tablespoons chiffonade of basil (basil leaves sliced thin)
• 2 tablespoons balsamic glaze*

Modo de preparo

1. 1

   Cook the couscous according to package directions.

2. 2

   Meanwhile, whisk the oil, salt, pepper, garlic powder, and lemon peel together in the bottom of a large bowl. Add the tomatoes and toss well.

3. 3

   Once the couscous has finished cooking, rinse with cold water and set aside to cool to room temperature.

4. 4

   When cool, add the couscous and nuts to the bowl and toss well to coat. Fold in the basil and drizzle the balsamic glaze over the top.