Couscous-and-Cucumber Salad with Buttermilk Dressing

By dashy_65

Ingredients

• 1 1/4 C. water
• 1 C. uncooked couscous
• 1/2 C. low-fat buttermilk
• 1/4 C. plain low-fat yogurt
• 2 T. chopped fresh dill
• 2 T. white vinegar
• 1 T. olive oil
• 1/2 t. salt
• 1/4 t. black pepper
• 1 C. chopped red bell pepper
• 1/4 C. thinly sliced green onions
• 2 cucumbers, quartered lengthwise, sliced (about 3/4 lb)

Preparation

Step 1

Bring water to boil in medium saucepan; gradually stir in couscous. Removed from heat; cover and let stand 5 minutes. Fluff with a fork; cool.

Combine buttermilk and next 6 ingredients (buttermilk through black pepper) in a large bowl; stir well with a whisk. Add couscous, bell pepper, onions, and cucumbers; toss gently.

1 cup is 140 cal, 3.2g fat, 24g carb, 1.8g fiber, 221mg sodium