Tomato, Basil and Couscous Salad

Ingredients:

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

Instructions:

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