SESAME CHICKEN COUSCOUS SALAD

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I grow lots of the ingredients needed in this recipe. Fresh-tasting and crunchy, it's a perfect summer salad. Try leaving out the chicken and mixing the veggies with the couscous for a fun side dish. -Tari Ambler of Shorewood, Illinois

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 20m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 18

1-1/2 cups reduced-sodium chicken broth
3 teaspoons reduced-sodium soy sauce, divided
2 teaspoons sesame oil, divided
1 cup uncooked couscous
2 green onions, sliced
1-1/2 cups fresh or frozen sugar snap peas
3/4 cup fresh broccoli florets
1-1/2 cups cubed cooked chicken
1 large sweet red pepper, chopped
3/4 cup diced zucchini
2 tablespoons cider vinegar
1 tablespoon thawed apple juice concentrate
1 tablespoon water
2 teaspoons canola oil
1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
1/4 teaspoon pepper
2 tablespoons slivered almonds, toasted
2 teaspoons sesame seeds, toasted

Steps:

  • In a saucepan, combine the broth, 1 teaspoon soy sauce and 1 teaspoon sesame oil; bring to a boil. Stir in couscous. Cover and remove from the heat. Let stand for 5 minutes. Fluff with a fork. Stir in green onions. Cover and refrigerate until chilled., Place pea pods in a steamer basket in a saucepan over 1 in. of water; bring to a boil. Cover and steam for 1 minute. Add broccoli; cover and steam 2 minutes longer or until crisp-tender. Rinse in cold water; drain. Transfer to a serving bowl; add chicken, red pepper and zucchini., In a jar with a tight-fitting lid, combine the vinegar, apple juice concentrate, water, canola oil, ginger, pepper and remaining soy sauce and sesame oil. Shake well. Pour over chicken mixture and toss to coat. Cover and refrigerate for 30 minutes or until chilled. Serve over couscous. Sprinkle with almonds and sesame seeds.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 382 calories, Fat 9g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 45mg cholesterol, Sodium 451mg sodium, Carbohydrate 45g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 6g fiber), Protein 26g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

Dilawar Bukharioffcial
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This salad was just okay. The chicken was a little dry and the couscous was bland.


Alysa Tychell
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I'm not a big fan of couscous, but this salad was still really good. The sesame chicken was delicious and the dressing was flavorful.


k4k Rasha
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This salad is a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables. The sesame chicken is a fun and flavorful way to get them to try new things.


Beryl De Kock
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I've made this salad several times and it's always a hit. The dressing is amazing and the chicken is always cooked perfectly.


Sheesha King
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This salad is perfect for a light and healthy meal. The chicken is tender and flavorful, and the couscous is light and fluffy.


Lee Plake
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I made this salad for lunch today and it was delicious! The dressing is so flavorful and the chicken is cooked perfectly.


Herry son
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This salad is a great way to use up leftover chicken. I also added some chopped carrots and celery to the salad for extra crunch.


Andy Michael
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I made this salad for dinner last night and my family loved it! The chicken was tender and juicy, and the couscous was cooked perfectly. The dressing was delicious, and I loved the addition of the red bell pepper and green onions.


Jennifer Fuller
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This recipe was easy to follow and the results were delicious. The sesame chicken was crispy and flavorful, and the couscous was light and fluffy. The dressing was a perfect complement to the dish.


Luke Garza
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Great recipe! I followed it exactly and it turned out perfectly. The chicken was tender and flavorful, and the couscous was cooked just right. I loved the addition of the red bell pepper and green onions, which added a nice crunch and color to the sa


Kenisha Graham
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This salad was a hit at my last potluck! The sesame chicken was flavorful and juicy, and the couscous was light and fluffy. The dressing was the perfect balance of sweet and tangy. I'll definitely be making this again soon.


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