Saturday, April 4, 2009

Couscous Salad with Yogurt Dressing

1 Tbs. olive oil
1 small onion, chop fine
1 small rib celery, chop fine
1 cup couscous
1 1/2 cup water
Saute' onion, celery in oil , add water boil, add couscous and cover let stand 30 min. fluff with fork.

Add to couscous;
1/2 cup garbanzo beans
1/2 cup chopped red and yellow pepper
green or black olives
artichoke hearts
2 med. scallions, sliced
and whatever your family likes........raisins......nuts

Dressing
3 Tbs. yogurt
3 Tbs. sour cream
6Tbs. lemon juice
1 Tbs. olive oil
1 clove crushed garlic
2tsp. fresh ginger or1/2 tsp. dried
1/2 tsp. cumin
1/2 tsp. coriander
1/2 tsp. turmeric
salt and pepper

Put this all together and let cool until served
We also like this dressing on Cole slaw...

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