Curried Couscous Salad

Submitted by MsPia

"This is a terrific side dish for chicken and lamb"

 

• Ready In: 20mins
• Ingredients: 16
• Serves: 6

ingredients

• 1 1⁄2 cups couscous
• 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
• 1 1⁄2 cups boiling water
• 1⁄4 cup plain yogurt
• 1⁄4 cup olive oil
• 1 teaspoon white wine vinegar
• 1 teaspoon curry powder
• 1⁄4 teaspoon ground turmeric
• 1 1⁄2 teaspoons kosher salt
• 1 teaspoon fresh ground pepper
• 1⁄2 cup grated carrot
• 1⁄2 cup minced parsley
• 1⁄2 cup dried raisins or 1/2 cup cranberries
• 1⁄4 cup sliced almonds
• 2 scallions, thinly sliced
• 1⁄4 cup small diced red onion

directions

1. Pour couscous in a large bowl. Melt butter in the boiling water and pour over couscous.
2. Cover tightly and allow the couscous to soak for 5 minutes. Fluff with a fork.
3. Whisk together the yogurt, olive oil, vinegar; curry powder, turmeric, salt and pepper. Pour over the fluffed couscous and mix well with a fork.
4. Add the carrots, parsley, raisins or cranberries, almonds, scallions, and red onions.
5. Mix well and taste for seasonings.
6. Serve at room temperature.

Reviews

[Mandy]

I made this a little while back but forgot to review it..Ooops. This is a lovely mild tasting couscous dish which made for a lovely lunch, the parsley gives it a fresh taste & the spices are not too overpowering. Thanks Ms Pia.