Yummy Couscous Salad

Directions

Ingredients :

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

Methods :

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.