Author Notes
This side dish is a play on the traditional basil, tomato, and mozzarella Caprese salad. —Juliana Walters
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Ingredients
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1 cup
Isralei Couscous
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1/4 cup
fresh basil
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5 ounces
prepared sun dried tomato pesto
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1 cup
mozzarella bocconcini
Directions
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Cook couscous according to package directions and drain.
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Rough chop or just tear the basil into large pieces.
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After the couscous is drained add it to a small skillet, on med low heat, to keep it warm.
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Immediately add the pesto and stir to combine so that the pasta will not stick.
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Add the cheese and basil all at once. Stir to combine.
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When the cheese barely begins to melt, transfer entire mixture to a bowl and serve.
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