COUSCOUS AND CUCUMBER SALAD WITH BUTTERMILK- DILL DRESSING

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I find both cucumbers and fresh dill to be especially refreshing when it's hot outside, so I think this light-tasting dish makes a great side during the heat of summer. Adapted from Cooking Light.

Provided by GaylaJ

Categories     Vegetable

Time 15m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 1/4 cups water
1 cup uncooked couscous (I used whole wheat)
1/2 cup low-fat buttermilk
1/4 cup plain low-fat yogurt
2 tablespoons chopped fresh dill
2 tablespoons white vinegar
1 tablespoon olive oil
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1 cup chopped red bell pepper
1/4 cup thinly sliced green onion
2 cucumbers, peeled, quartered lengthwise, and sliced (about 3/4 pound)

Steps:

  • In a medium saucepan, bring water to a boil and gradually stir in couscous.
  • Remove from heat, cover and let stand 5 minutes; fluff with a fork, cool.
  • Combine buttermilk, and next 6 ingredients in a large bowl; stir well with a whisk.
  • Add couscous, bell pepper, onions, and cucumbers; toss gently.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 167.1, Fat 3, SaturatedFat 0.6, Cholesterol 1.4, Sodium 229.9, Carbohydrate 29.6, Fiber 2.6, Sugar 4.5, Protein 5.9

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