Couscous Salad With Yogurt Dressing Recipes

COUSCOUS SALAD WITH YOGURT DRESSING

Steps:

• ADAPT THE QUANTITIES TO YOUR LIKING Pour the couscous in a bowl and add the same volume of hot water. Mix until the complete absorption of water stirring with a fork. Make a vinaigrette mixing the olive oil with mustard, lemon juice salt and pepper and add it to the Couscous. Chop all the vegetables and add them to the Couscous mixing all together. Keep The salad in the fridge. ........................................... FOR THE YOGURT DRESSING Mix all the ingredients together until well blended. Keep it in the fridge.

COUSCOUS SALAD WITH YOGURT DRESSING

Steps:

• 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.
• 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.
• In the meantime, make the dressing: In a bowl, whisk together the lemon juice, yogurt, oil, gingerroot, garlic, cumin, ground coriander and pepper.
• 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.
• Toss all the ingredients together. Garnish with the lemon wedges, if using.