Couscous with mozzarella

Ingredients

• 250 g Couscous, dry
• 10 pcs Mini mozzarellas
• 200 g Cherry tomatoes, sliced in half
• 1 clove Garlic, minced
• 5 pcs Basil, fresh, chopped
• 2 tbsp Extra virgin olive oil
• 1 tsp Balsamic vinegar
• 2 pinch Sea salt flakes
• 500 ml Water
• 1 pinch Pepper, black ground

Method

1. Dice mozzarellas into smaller cubes.
2. In a large bowl, combine the tomato halves, mozzarella, olive oil, balsamic vinegar, salt, pepper, and the minced garlic.
3. Toss well and set aside for about 20 minutes.
4. While that marinates, bring the water to a boil.
5. Place the couscous in a shallow bowl.
6. Pour over the boiling water.
7. Cover the bowl with cling film.
8. Leave for 5 mins until the couscous has swelled up and absorbed all of the water.
9. Ruffle with a fork to separate the grains
10. Toss couscous with the tomato-mozzarella mixture.
11. Add the basil leaves.