Yummy Couscous Salad

Yummy Couscous Salad
  • 1/2 cup creamy salad dressing
  • 1/4 cup plain yogurt
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • 1 tablespoon butter
  • 1/2 cup couscous
  • 1 cup water
  • 1 red onion, chopped
  • 1 red bell pepper, chopped
  • 1/3 cup chopped parsley
  • 1/3 cup raisins
  • 1/3 cup toasted and sliced almonds
  • 1/2 cup canned chickpeas, drained


  1. In a medium bowl, blend creamy salad dressing, yogurt, cumin, salt and pepper. Cover, and place in the refrigerator 1 hour, or until chilled.
  2. Melt butter in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Stir in couscous, and coat with butter. Stir in water, reduce heat, and a simmer, covered, until all water is absorbed, about 5-10 minutes.
  3. Mix couscous, red onion, red bell pepper, parsley, raisins, almonds and chickpeas into the creamy salad dressing mixture. Cover, and chill in the refrigerator until serving.

04/28/2018
Yummy Couscous Salad, recipe PT15M PT1H 5 455 calories

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