Chicken Couscous Salad Recipes

CHICKEN SALAD WITH COUSCOUS

Steps:

• Prepare couscous pasta according to package directions, using chicken broth for liquid. Drain and set aside.
• In a large skillet combine the wine, oil, 1 tablespoon lime juice, 1 teaspoon cumin and garlic; mix all together and add chicken. Simmer over low heat until all liquid has evaporated and chicken juices run clear, 5 to 7 minutes.
• Remove chicken from skillet and mix in a large bowl with remaining 1 tablespoon lime juice, remaining 1/2 teaspoon cumin, green bell pepper, red bell pepper, yellow bell pepper, green onion and couscous. Garnish with a few black olives per serving.

COUSCOUS CHICKEN SALAD

Steps:

• In a large saucepan, bring broth and water to a boil. Stir in couscous. Cover and remove from the heat; let stand for 5 minutes. Fluff with a fork., Stir in the chicken, artichokes, tomatoes, red pepper, cucumber, parsley, cheese, onions and pepper. Drizzle with dressing and toss to coat. Refrigerate until serving.

ROSEMARY CHICKEN COUSCOUS SALAD

Steps:

• Place chicken stock in a saucepan and bring to a boil over medium-high heat. Stir in couscous. Remove pan from the heat; cover, and let stand for 5 minutes. Fluff couscous with a fork. Cool for 10 minutes.
• Meanwhile, make the dressing by combining the olive oil, lemon juice, and vinegar in the bowl of a blender or food processor; mix on low until mixture thickens. Stir in rosemary. Season to taste with salt and pepper.
• Combine the chicken, cucumber, sun-dried tomatoes, and olives in a large bowl. Stir in the couscous, Feta cheese, and parsley. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Toss the salad with half the dressing. Taste, and add more dressing as desired, or, if making the salad in advance, add additional dressing just before serving.

COUSCOUS CHICKEN SALAD

Steps:

• Cook couscous according to package directions.
• Uncover; cool 20 minutes.
• In a large bowl, combine couscous and remaining salad ingredients; toss gently.
• Combine dressing ingredients.
• Shake well.
• Pour over salad; toss gently.
• Cover.
• Let stand at least 1- 2 hours to blend flavors.

CHICKEN AND COUSCOUS SALAD

Steps:

• In a medium saucepan bring the water and curry powder to a boil. Stir in the couscous and salt. Cover the saucepan; remove the pan from heat. Let stand 5 minutes or until water is absorbed by the couscous.
• Stir about half of the chutney into the couscous mixture.
• In a medium bowl combine the chicken, green onions, tomatoes, melon, and remaining chutney.
• To serve, arrange torn lettuce on 6 individual plates. Spoon couscous onto the lettuce then top with the chicken mixture. Squeeze a lime wedge over each serving.

CHICKEN & COUSCOUS SALAD

Steps:

• Mix dressing ingredients and set aside in the refrigerator.
• Boil broth, gradually stirring in couscous.
• Remove from heat; cover and let stand for 5 minutes.
• Fluff with a fork.
• Place in a large bowl and cool slightly.
• Add all other ingredients.
• Toss with dressing.