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chicken couscous salad

Chicken Couscous Salad: 7 Flavorful Hacks for Perfection


  • Author: Julia marin
  • Total Time: 25 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x
  • Diet: Gluten Free

Description

A refreshing chicken couscous salad packed with flavors.


Ingredients

Scale
  • 1 cup couscous
  • 2 cups chicken broth
  • 1 cup cooked chicken, diced
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
  • 1 cucumber, diced
  • 1/4 cup red onion, finely chopped
  • 1/4 cup parsley, chopped
  • 1/4 cup feta cheese, crumbled
  • 3 tablespoons olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. In a pot, bring chicken broth to a boil.
  2. Add couscous, cover, and remove from heat. Let it sit for 5 minutes.
  3. Fluff couscous with a fork.
  4. In a large bowl, combine couscous, chicken, tomatoes, cucumber, onion, parsley, and feta.
  5. In a small bowl, whisk olive oil, lemon juice, salt, and pepper.
  6. Pour dressing over the salad and toss to combine.
  7. Serve immediately or chill before serving.

Notes

  • Adjust vegetables based on preference.
  • Can substitute chicken with chickpeas for a vegetarian option.
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 10 minutes
  • Category: Salad
  • Method: Mixing
  • Cuisine: Mediterranean

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 serving
  • Calories: 350
  • Sugar: 3g
  • Sodium: 400mg
  • Fat: 15g
  • Saturated Fat: 3g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 10g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 40g
  • Fiber: 4g
  • Protein: 20g
  • Cholesterol: 50mg

Keywords: chicken couscous salad