YUMMY COUSCOUS SALAD

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This is a quick and easy salad to prepare and it tastes great!

Provided by Suzanne

Categories     Salad     100+ Pasta Salad Recipes     Vegetarian Pasta Salad Recipes

Time 1h45m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 13

½ cup creamy salad dressing
¼ cup plain yogurt
1 teaspoon ground cumin
salt and pepper to taste
1 tablespoon butter
½ cup couscous
1 cup water
1 red onion, chopped
1 red bell pepper, chopped
⅓ cup chopped parsley
⅓ cup raisins
⅓ cup toasted and sliced almonds
½ cup canned chickpeas, drained

Steps:

  • In a medium bowl, blend creamy salad dressing, yogurt, cumin, salt and pepper. Cover, and place in the refrigerator 1 hour, or until chilled.
  • 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.
  • 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.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 247.1 calories, Carbohydrate 30 g, Cholesterol 13.1 mg, Fat 12.2 g, Fiber 3.7 g, Protein 5.7 g, SaturatedFat 2.5 g, Sodium 251.2 mg, Sugar 9.9 g

Lindobuhle Masimola
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This salad is delicious! I made it for a party and everyone loved it.


Ayoola Temitope
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I love this salad! It's so easy to make and it's always a crowd-pleaser.


ayo fancy
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This salad is a great way to get your veggies in! It's packed with nutrients and it's delicious too.


Geraldine Sammarco
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I'm not a big fan of couscous, but this salad changed my mind! It's so flavorful and satisfying.


Krasimira Marinova
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This salad is amazing! I love the combination of flavors and textures.


Ilyes Abdstar
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I've made this salad several times and it's always a hit! It's so easy to make and it's a great way to use up leftover vegetables.


Norica de Klerk
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This couscous salad is a great summer dish! It's light, refreshing, and packed with flavor. I love the combination of sweet and savory ingredients, and the dressing is the perfect finishing touch.