Artichoke Couscous Salad Recipe

• 1 1/2 c. instant couscous
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 2 1/4 c. boiling water
• 1/4 c. diced red onion
• 3 can artichoke hearts - (14 ounce ea) rinsed, liquid removed, and quartered
• 1/2 c. minced fresh basil
• 2 x garlic cloves chopped
• 3 x tomatoes minced
• 2 Tbsp. extra-virgin or possibly herb-flavored extra virgin olive oil
• 2 Tbsp. red-wine vinegar Salt to taste Freshly-grnd black pepper to taste
• 1 x avocado diced

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