Couscous and Cucumber Salad With Buttermilk- Dill Dressing

GaylaJ's Note:

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.

• Total Time: 15 mins
• Prep Time: 10 mins
• Cook Time: 5 mins

Ingredients:

Servings: 6

• 1 ¼ cups water
• 1 cup uncooked couscous (I used whole wheat)
• ½ cup low-fat buttermilk
• ¼ cup plain low-fat yogurt
• 2 tablespoons chopped fresh dill
• 2 tablespoons white vinegar
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• ½ teaspoon salt
• ¼ teaspoon black pepper
• 1 cup chopped red bell pepper
• ¼ cup thinly sliced green onion
• 2 cucumbers , peeled, quartered lengthwise, and sliced (about 3/4 pound)

Directions:

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

Reviews

[Fanged Menace]

Pleasantly light and cool, but nothing to write home about. I agree with NovaM that it needs more salt and more something else. It's a bit bland as is, and I'm unlikely to make it again.

[Ennoia]

This was easy to make and VERY light & refreshing salad. We'll be making it again this coming weekend!

[NovaM]

A very easy and tasty salad to put together - I did need to add a little more salt, though. I think if I was to make this again, I might add some feta for a bit of extra flavour.