Couscous Salad with Balsamic and Basil

...because you asked.

 

John usually makes this quick salad, but since he doesn't measure anything, here's my best attempt to duplicate his delicious version. 

-2 cups dry couscous, prepared according to package directions

-1 large white onion, chopped

- about 6 cloves garlic, minced or pressed

- 2 tomatoes, diced in small pieces

-at least 2 tablespoons fresh basil, chopped or cut chiffonade, more to taste

-olive oil

-balsamic vinegar (2+ tablespoons?)

-salt (1/2 - 1 tsp.?) and freshly ground pepper (1/4- 1/2 tsp.?)

Saute onion in a tablespoon or so of olive oil until translucent and fairly soft and then add the minced or pressed garlic.  Cook over medium-low heat for a couple of minutes to cook and sweeten garlic.  Fluff cooked couscous and stir in the onion, garlic, tomatoes, and basil.  Whisk a bit of olive oil and a couple tablespoons of balsamic vinegar in a small bowl and then stir into the couscous, mixing thoroughly.  Add salt, pepper, and more vinegar, to taste.

Best eaten at any temperature.  :)