Couscous Salad

GreekVegetarianIntermediate30 minBy Northstar

Ingredients

Servings
4
  • 1 cup cooked couscous
  • 1 tbsp butter
  • 1 each red onion, chopped
  • 1 each red bell pepper, chopped
  • 1/3 cup chopped fresh parsley
  • 1/3 cup raisins
  • 1/3 cup toasted sliced almonds
  • 0.5 cup canned chick peas, rinsed and drained
  • 0.5 cup creamy salad dressing
  • 0.3 cup plain yogurt
  • 1 tsp ground cumin

Instructions

  1. 1

    salt and pepper to taste Place 1 teaspoon butter in a saucepan and melt over medium-low heat.

  2. 2

    Add 1/2 cup couscous and stir until coated in butter.

  3. 3

    Add 1 cup water.

  4. 4

    Bring to boil, reduce heat to a simmer.

  5. 5

    Cover and cook until all water is absorbed.

  6. 6

    Season with salt and pepper, set aside to cool.

  7. 7

    In a salad bowl, combine the couscous, red onion, bell pepper, parsley, raisins, almonds and chick peas.

  8. 8

    Stir and mix well.

  9. 9

    Whisk together the salad dressing, yogurt, cumin, salt and pepper.

  10. 10

    Pour the dressing over salad; stir until well blended, chill and serve.

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