Couscous Salad with Spicy Yogurt Dressin
Source of Recipe
South Beach Diet Phase 3
List of Ingredients
- Couscous:
- 1 Tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 small onion,finely chopped
- 1 small rib celery,finely chopped
- 1 cup couscous
- 1 1/2 cups water
- Spicy Yogurt Dressing:
- 3 Tbsp fresh lemon juice
- 3 Tbsp fat-free plain yogurt
- 1 Tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
- 2 tsp minced fresh gingerroot
- 1 clove garlic,crushed
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- 1 tsp ground coriander
- Pinch freshly ground black pepper
- Salad:
- 1/2 cup dried currants or raisins
- 1/2 cup canned chickpeas,rinsed and drained
- 1/2 cup chopped red bell pepper
- 1/2 cup chopped green bell pepper
- 1/2 cup fresh cilantro or parsley
- 1/2 cup sliced med. scallions
- 1 lemon,cut into wedges(optional)
Instructions
- To make the couscous:Heat the oil in a 2-qt. saucepan over med. heat. Add the onion and celery and cook for 2-3 min.,stirring occasionally,until the vegetables are softened. Stir in the couscous,coating with oil. Cook and stir for 1 min. until lightly toasted. Add the water and bring to a boil,stirring gently. Remove from the heat. Let stand,covered,for 30 min. until cool and the liquid is absorbed,uncovering occasionally to fluff with a fork.
- To make the spicy yogurt dressing:In a large bowl,mix ogether the lemon juice,yogurt,oil,gingerroot, garlic, cumin,coriander,and pepper. Whisk before serving.
- To make the salad:Transfer the couscous to a large serving bowl. Spooon the currants,chickpeas,bell peppers,cilantro or parsley,and scallions into separate mounds around the couscous. Add the dressing. Toss all the ingredients together at the table. Garnish with the lemon wedges,if using.
- 4 servings
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