CURRIED COUSCOUS AND CHICKEN SALAD.

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This is a light and mild couscous salad. It's a nice way to use up leftover chicken or turkey. It can be made up to a day ahead. It's great for luncheons, baby or bridal showers, or a light dinner.

Provided by akgrown

Categories     Chicken

Time 2h30m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 cup chicken broth
1 cup couscous
1/2 cup golden raisin
1/2 teaspoon curry powder
1 cup mayonnaise
1 teaspoon ground ginger
2 tablespoons lemon juice
3 cups cooked chicken or 3 cups cooked turkey, cubed
1/3 cup celery, chopped
1/4 cup green onion, chopped
1/3 cup toasted almond, finely chopped
1 cup red grapes, quartered
1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped

Steps:

  • Bring chicken broth to a boil in microwave or saucepan.
  • Combine couscous, raisins, and curry powder in a medium bowl. Stir in broth, cover and let stand 5 minutes.
  • Fluff couscous with a fork and let cool to room temperature.
  • In a large bowl mix mayonnaise, ginger, and lemon juice. Add chicken, celery, green onions, almonds, and cooled couscous mixture. Toss gently. Fold in grapes and parsley. Refrigerate at least 2 hours before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 367.7, Fat 16.8, SaturatedFat 2.7, Cholesterol 47, Sodium 351.6, Carbohydrate 36.8, Fiber 2.5, Sugar 11, Protein 18.6

Muhammad Mehran
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This salad is awful! The curry sauce is bland and the chicken is dry.


Markey Slaughter
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I'm not sure what I did wrong, but my salad turned out too dry. I think I may have added too much couscous.


mrgoogle google
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This salad is a bit time-consuming to make, but it's definitely worth the effort.


Samukelo Mpunzi
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I love the combination of flavors in this salad. The curry sauce is perfectly balanced and the chicken is cooked to perfection.


Top Killa
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This is a delicious and healthy salad that is perfect for a light lunch or dinner.


Makenzy Jones
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I've made this salad several times and it's always a crowd-pleaser. It's a great make-ahead dish for parties or potlucks.


F R A F Media
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This salad is very easy to make and it's a great way to use up leftover chicken.


Jakir Vum
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I'm not a big fan of couscous, but I really enjoyed this salad. The curry sauce is very flavorful and the chicken is cooked perfectly.


Gift Daka
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The curry sauce is a bit too spicy for my taste, but overall this is a good recipe.


JOHN MURRY
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This is a great recipe for using up leftover chicken. I also added some chopped vegetables to the salad for extra nutrition.


BEN 10
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I made this salad for a picnic and it was a hit! Everyone loved the unique flavor of the curry sauce.


Eric Price
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This curried couscous and chicken salad is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a light lunch or dinner. The combination of the fluffy couscous, tender chicken, and flavorful curry sauce is simply irresistible.