Fresh Mozzarella, Tomato, And Basil Couscous Salad

• 2 cups diced tomato
• 3/4 cup (3 ounces) diced fresh mozzarella cheese
• 3 tablespoons minced shallots
• 2 teaspoons extra-virgin olive oil
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
• 1 garlic clove, crushed
• 1 1/4 cups water
• 1 cup uncooked couscous
• 1/4 cup chopped fresh basil
• Basil leaves (optional)

1. Combine first 7 ingredients in a large bowl; cover and marinate in refrigerator 30 minutes.
2. Bring water to a boil in a medium saucepan; gradually stir in couscous. Remove from heat; cover and let stand 5 minutes. Fluff with a fork; cool. Add couscous and fresh basil to tomato mixture; toss gently. Garnish with basil leaves, if desired.

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Taken from www.myrecipes.com/recipe/fresh-mozzarella-tomato-basil-couscous-salad (may not work)