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Couscous Salad With Yogurt Dressing

Here's how you make Couscous Salad With Yogurt Dressing
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  • Servings: 3
  • Prep: 20m
  • Cook: 40m
    • The following recipe serves 3 people.

Ingredients

The ingredients are:
  • 1 tablespoon oil (extra virgin olive oil)
  • 1 small onion, finely chopped
  • 1 small celery rib, finely chopped
  • 1 cup couscous
  • 1 1/2 cups water
  • 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
  • 1/4 cup plain fat-free yogurt
  • 2 tablespoons oil (extra virgin olive oil)
  • 2 teaspoons fresh ginger root, peeled and minced
  • 1 garlic clove, peeled and minced
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon ground coriander
  • Ground black pepper, to taste
  • 1/2 cup dried cranberries (or raisins)
  • 1/2 cup chick-peas, rinsed and drained (canned)
  • 1/2 cup red bell pepper, seeded and chopped
  • 1/2 cup green bell pepper, seeded and chopped
  • 1/2 cup fresh cilantro, chopped ( or parsley)
  • 1/2 cup green onion, sliced
  • 1 lemon, cut into wedges (optional)
We recommend you get your ingredients ready before you start cooking. Once you're ready, here are the steps to making this delicious recipe

How to Make

  • Step 1: For the couscous: Heat the oil in a 2-qt. saucepan over medium heat. Add the onion and celery and cook for 2-3 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the vegetables are softened.

  • Step 2: Stir in the couscous. Cook and stir for 1 minute until coated with oil and lightly toasted. Add the water and bring to a boil, stirring. Remove from the heat and cover with lid. Let stand for 30 minutes, until cooled and the liquid is absorbed, uncovering occasionally to fluff with a fork.

  • Step 3: In the meantime, make the dressing: In a bowl, whisk together the lemon juice, yogurt, oil, ginger root, garlic, cumin, ground coriander and pepper.

  • Step 4: To make the salad: Transfer the couscous to a large serving bowl. Add the cranberries (or raisins), chickpeas, bell peppers, cilantro (or parsley) and green onions. Add the dressing.

  • Step 5: Toss all the ingredients together. Garnish with the lemon wedges, if using.

We hope you enjoy this recipe!

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