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

Crush Mayor
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This salad sounds delicious, but I'm not sure if I have all of the ingredients.


Ayisha Noor
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I'm not a fan of couscous, but this salad might change my mind.


Fred katabazi
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This salad looks like it would be a great make-ahead dish for a party.


DAVIS NATO
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I'm not sure about the combination of fruits and vegetables in a couscous salad, but I'm willing to give it a try.


Yarely Pecina
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This salad looks so colorful and inviting. I can't wait to try it.


Zenobia John
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I love the idea of adding fruit to a couscous salad. It sounds like a refreshing and flavorful combination.


Bears
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This salad is a great way to get your kids to eat their fruits and vegetables.


Tony Whelan
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I'm always looking for new couscous salad recipes, and this one looks like a winner.


Erika Dehart
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This salad looks delicious! I can't wait to try it.


Nadeem Sayyal
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I love that this salad is so healthy. It's packed with fruits, vegetables, and whole grains.


Md Sanim
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I'm not a huge fan of couscous, but this salad changed my mind. It's so flavorful and refreshing.


aman shahid
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This salad is so easy to make, and it's always a crowd-pleaser.


Kecious Mweetwa
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I love the combination of flavors in this salad. The sweetness of the fruit, the nuttiness of the couscous, and the tanginess of the dressing are all perfect together.


Gene Jones
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I've made this salad several times, and it's always a hit. It's the perfect side dish for a summer barbecue.


Sharjeel _Tanoli
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This salad is a great way to use up leftover chicken or roasted vegetables.


Reema Raghoo
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I love that this salad is so versatile. I can add any vegetables or protein that I have on hand, and it always turns out great.


Oluwafemi Olawale
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This couscous salad is a summer staple at our house! It's so refreshing and flavorful, and it's always a hit at potlucks.