Ingredients

  • 1 cup cous cous whole wheat
  • 1 1/2 cups chicken stock
  • 1 salt teas
  • 1 red bell pepper
  • 1 cucumber
  • 1 package firm tofu
  • 1/2 cup currants
  • 1/2 cup chopped pecans
  • 4 green onions
  • 1 cup plain low fat yogurt
  • 1 garlic clove
  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice
  • 1 tablespoon white wine vinegar
  • 3 sprigs dill chopped
  • 3 tablespoons basil leaves chopped
  • salt
  • pepper

Method

  • Bring chicken stock and salt to a boil. Add cous cous. Remove from heat, over and let stand 5 minutes, or until all liquid is absorbed. Fluff with a fork. Let cool.
  • In a large bowl add chopped bell pepper, cucumber, tofu, currants, pecans, green onions and cous cous.
  • For dressing, combine yogurt, lemon juice, vinegar, dill and basil. Grate garlic with a microplane into the mixture. Season with salt and pepper.