Curried Couscous Salad

This is a terrific side dish for chicken and lamb

• Ready In: 20 mins
• 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.