Fresh Mozzarella, Tomato, and Basil Couscous Salad

2 cups diced tomato

1/4 cup diced fresh mozarella cheese

3 Tablespoons minced shallots

2 teaspoons extravirgin olive oil

1/2 teaspoon salt

1/2 teaspoon black pepper

1 garlic clove crushed

1 cup uncooked couscous

1/4 cup chopped fresh basil

Combine the first 7 ingredients in a large bowl cover and marinate tomato mixture in refrigerator for 30 minutes.  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.