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Yummy Couscous Salad

SUBMITTED BY: Suzanne PHOTO BY: Teresa L. Gab.

"This is a quick and easy salad to prepare and it tastes great!"
RECIPE RATING:
The reviewer gave this recipe 41 stars. This recipe average a 4.5 star rating.
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PREP TIME  15 Min
COOK TIME  30 Min
READY IN  1 Hr 45 Min

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INGREDIENTS (Nutrition)

  • 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

DIRECTIONS

  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.
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REVIEWS

The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 14, 2003 by QUAKERJULES
This was a really yummy recipe. I used FF ranch dressing and FF yogurt. I also used whole... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 13, 2003 by CORKY21122112
We go on frequent picnics here in Sydney Australia with the same group of friends and they... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 14, 2003 by LISA PERLOS
This was a really tasty recipe. It definitely needs to be completely chilled so make ahead. ... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 13, 2003 by Jennifer
I served this as a warm side dish instead of as a salad. I replaced the red onions with... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 13, 2003 by MST3K
Couscous is always quick so it's great when we're pressed for time. I was thrilled to find... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 13, 2003 by CHERYL V.
This salad tasted great! I used only half a red pepper and half the onion and it was still a... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 13, 2003 by CHRISTINE1906
Thanks for this recipe! I have made it twice- the first time I only added 1/2 an onion and... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 27, 2005 by 3BadBoxers
I gave it a five star rating as long as you make some adjustments - particularly, use 1 cup... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 27, 2004 by MOSCHOPDINES
Quite delicious! Variations: I used sundried tomato couscous, 1/2 c. firm tofu, pine nuts... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 14, 2003 by PSYCHOCOOK
Great! Great! Yummy indeed. Although I must say that it's not quite as quick as others have... MORE

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