Steps to Make North African Couscous Salad

Yummy Couscous Salad

A light lunch idea inspired by north african cuisine.

Recipe Summary Yummy Couscous Salad

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

Ingredients | North African Couscous Salad

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

Directions

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.

Info | North African Couscous Salad

prep: 15 mins cook: 30 mins additional: 1 hr total: 1 hr 45 mins Servings: 6 Yield: 6 servings

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