CUCUMBER COUSCOUS SALAD

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Chicken or grilled salmon are perfect alongside this refreshing salad. Its combination of cucumber and dill tastes great, and couscous makes it a hearty side dish. -Evelyn Lewis of Independence, Missouri

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Lunch

Time 25m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 12

Ingredients

1-1/4 cups water
1 cup uncooked couscous
2 medium cucumbers, peeled, quartered lengthwise and sliced
1 cup chopped sweet red pepper
1/4 cup thinly sliced green onions
1/2 cup buttermilk
1/4 cup reduced-fat plain yogurt
2 tablespoons minced fresh dill
2 tablespoons white vinegar
1 tablespoon olive oil
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper

Steps:

In a small saucepan, bring water to a boil. Stir in couscous. Remove from the heat; cover and let stand for 5 minutes. Fluff with a fork. Cool to room temperature. , In a large bowl, combine the couscous, cucumbers, red pepper and onions. Whisk together the buttermilk, yogurt, dill, vinegar, oil,, salt and pepper. Pour over couscous mixture. Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 126 calories, Fat 2g fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 1mg cholesterol, Sodium 172mg sodium, Carbohydrate 22g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 5g protein. Diabetic Exchanges