COUSCOUS AND CHICKEN SALAD WITH ORANGE-BALSAMIC DRESSING

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Categories     Salad     Bean     Chicken     Citrus     Olive     Pepper     Poultry     Quick & Easy     Dinner     Lunch     Legume     Chickpea     Bell Pepper     Couscous     Bon Appétit     Dairy Free     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free     No Sugar Added     Kosher     Diabetes-Friendly

Yield Serves 8

Number Of Ingredients 11

4 1/2 cups water
3 cups (2 10-ounce boxes) couscous
1 cup dried currants
1 3-pound roasted chicken, skinned, boned, cut into bite-size pieces
1 1/2 cups diced drained roasted red bell peppers (from jar)
1 15 1/2-ounce can chick-peas (garbanzo beans), rinsed, drained
1 cup chopped pitted Kalamata olives
1 bunch green onions, chopped
1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro
Orange-Balsamic Dressing
Romaine lettuce leaves

Steps:

  • Bring 4 1/2 cups water to boil in large saucepan. Add couscous and currants. Cover, remove from heat and let stand 5 minutes. Fluff with fork. Transfer to large bowl and cool.
  • Mix all remaining salad ingredients into cooled couscous.
  • Pour dressing over salad and toss. Season with salt and pepper. (Can be made 1 day ahead. Cover and chill.) Line large bowl with romaine. Add salad.

md sozol
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I'm not a fan of orange balsamic dressing, but this recipe is still really good.


John Njenga
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This salad is a great way to use up leftover chicken.


Calozzie Lee
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I've made this salad several times and it's always a hit. The leftovers are just as good the next day.


KinG„ÉÑAtiF‡πõ k
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I love this recipe! It's so easy to make and it's always a crowd-pleaser.


TOWN COIN Ug
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The dressing is a bit too sweet for my taste, but otherwise this salad is delicious.


Brian Haske
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This salad is perfect for a summer picnic or barbecue.


Doctor Charles chaz
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I was hesitant to try this recipe because I'm not a big fan of couscous, but I'm so glad I did! The couscous was light and fluffy, and the dressing was amazing.


Afrin Sem
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I followed the recipe exactly and it turned out perfectly. The dressing is tangy and sweet, and the couscous and chicken are cooked to perfection.


Call me Cultis
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This salad was a hit at my last potluck! The combination of couscous, chicken, and orange balsamic dressing was so unique and flavorful.