Yummy Couscous Salad

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup creamy salad dressing
• 1/4 cup plain yogurt
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• salt and pepper to taste
• 1 tablespoon butter
• 1/2 cup couscous
• 1 cup water
• 1 red onion, chopped
• 1 red bell pepper, chopped
• 1/3 cup chopped parsley
• 1/3 cup raisins
• 1/3 cup toasted and sliced almonds
• 1/2 cup canned chickpeas, drained

Directions

In a medium bowl, blend creamy salad dressing, yogurt, cumin, salt and pepper. Cover, and place in the refrigerator 1 hour, or until chilled.

Melt butter in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Stir in couscous, and coat with butter. Stir in water, reduce heat, and a simmer, covered, until all water is absorbed, about 5-10 minutes.

Mix couscous, red onion, red bell pepper, parsley, raisins, almonds and chickpeas into the creamy salad dressing mixture. Cover, and chill in the refrigerator until serving.