Tomato, Basil and Couscous Salad

• 2 1/4 cups canned chicken broth
• 10 ounces box couscous
• 1 cup green onions, chopped
• 1 cup plum tomatoes, diced and seeded
• 1/3 cup fresh basil, thinly sliced
• 1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil
• 1/4 cup balsamic vinegar
• 1/4 teaspoon dried red pepper, crushed
• Cherry tomatoes, cut in halves

Bring broth to boil in medium saucepan; add couscous. Remove from heat; cover; let stand 5 minutes then transfer to large bowl. Fluff with fork; let cool. Mix all ingredients except cherry tomatoes into couscous.
Season with salt and pepper. Can be made one day ahead.
Chill. Garnish with cherry tomatoes.
Source: BonAppetit, Aug.'95. From Kakeladi, Visalia, CA. 11/95