Description
A quick and easy salad featuring cooked chicken mixed with fluffy couscous and fresh vegetables.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup dry couscous
- 1 cup boiling water or chicken broth
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 cup cooked, shredded chicken breast
- 1/2 cup chopped cucumber
- 1/2 cup chopped tomato
- 1/4 cup chopped red onion
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Place the dry couscous in a bowl. Pour the boiling water or broth over the couscous. Cover the bowl and let it stand for 5 minutes.
- Fluff the couscous with a fork. Add the olive oil and mix well.
- Add the shredded chicken, cucumber, tomato, and red onion to the couscous.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the lemon juice, parsley, salt, and pepper.
- Pour the dressing over the couscous mixture. Toss gently to combine all ingredients.
- Serve immediately or chill before serving.
Notes
- You can substitute chicken broth for water to add more flavor to the couscous.
- For added texture, include 1/4 cup of toasted slivered almonds.
- Prep Time: 10 min
- Cook Time: 5 min
- Category: Lunch
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 4
- Sodium: 300
- Fat: 10
- Saturated Fat: 2
- Unsaturated Fat: 8
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 35
- Fiber: 3
- Protein: 32
- Cholesterol: 85
Keywords: chicken, couscous, salad, light, quick, easy, lunch