Couscous Salad

Couscous Salad

	    
                 
Couscous salad drizzled with a tasty dressing made from lemon, creamy Hellmann's® Real Mayonnaise, spices and sweet pomegranate. The ideal summer salad.
  • 4 People

    Servings

  • 15 Minutes

    Prep Time

  • 5 Minutes

    Cooking Time

  • 20 Minutes

    Ready In


  • 1 box (300 g) plain couscous
  • 2 Tbsp. (30 mL) Hellmann's® Real Mayonnaise
  • 2 Tbsp. (30 mL) low fat plain yogurt
  • 3 Tbsp. (45 mL) lemon juice, divided
  • 1 tsp. (5 mL) grated lemon peel
  • 1/2 tsp. (2 mL) ground cumin
  • 1/2 tsp. (2 mL) paprika
  • 1 Tbsp. (15 mL) olive oil
  • 1 small red onion, finely chopped
  • 1 medium cucumber, finely chopped
  • 1 pomegranate, seeded (optional)
  • 1/4 cup (60 mL) coarsely chopped fresh mint leaves, (optional)

  1. Prepare couscous according to package directions; set aside.

  2. Combine Hellmann's® Real Mayonnaise, yogurt, 1 Tbsp. (15 mL) lemon juice, lemon peel, cumin and paprika in small bowl; set aside.

  3. Fluff couscous with fork. Gently stir in olive oil, remaining 2 Tbsp. (30 mL) lemon juice, red onion, cucumber, pomegranate seeds and mint. Spoon into serving bowl, then drizzle with Mayonnaise dressing.