Best Confetti Chicken And Couscous Salad Recipes

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"CONFETTI" COUSCOUS



Categories     Vegetable     Side     Fennel     Spring     Summer     Couscous     Gourmet     Vegan     Vegetarian     Pescatarian     Dairy Free     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free     No Sugar Added     Kosher

Yield Serves 4

Number Of Ingredients 10

1/2 fennel bulb, sometimes called anise (6 ounces)
1 teaspoon olive oil
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 cup water
1 teaspoon salt
2 plum tomatoes, seeded and cut into 1/4-inch dice
1 1/2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
1 teaspoon freshly grated lemon zest
3/4 cup couscous
6 dried pitted prunes, cut into 1/3-inch pieces

Steps:

  • Trim fennel stalks flush with bulb and remove any discolored areas from bulb. Cut bulb into 1/4-inch dice and coarsely chop fronds.
  • Heat oil in a large nonstick skillet over moderately high heat until hot but not smoking, then sauté diced fennel and garlic, stirring, 1 minute. Reduce heat to low and cook, covered, until fennel is just tender, about 6 minutes. Add water and salt and bring to a boil.
  • Remove from heat and stir in tomatoes, lemon juice, zest, couscous, and prunes. Cover skillet and let stand 5 minutes.
  • Stir in fennel fronds and season with salt and pepper.

ROMAINE SALAD WITH COUSCOUS CONFETTI



Romaine Salad with Couscous Confetti image

You can use regular couscous or Israeli couscous for this lemony, confetti-like mixture of couscous, mixed diced peppers and mint. I categorize this salad as a salad with grains rather than a grain salad (I know, couscous isn't a grain, but it plays a grainy role here), as there's more lettuce than couscous.

Provided by Martha Rose Shulman

Categories     dinner, lunch, salads and dressings, appetizer, side dish

Time 20m

Yield Serves 6

Number Of Ingredients 9

2/3 cup finely diced peppers, preferably a mix of red, green and yellow peppers
1 1/2 cups reconstituted regular or Israeili couscous
1/4 cup, tightly packed, fresh mint leaves, cut in slivers or chopped (more to taste)
3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
Salt and freshly ground pepper to taste
1/3 cup extra- virgin olive oil
1/2 to 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard (to taste)
2 romaine hearts, cut crosswise into 1-inch thick chiffonade (about 5 cups)
Freshly ground pepper to taste

Steps:

  • In a medium bowl, combine peppers, couscous, and mint. Whisk together lemon juice and salt. Whisk in 1/4 cup of the olive oil. Toss half of this mixture with the couscous and refrigerate for 1 hour or longer.
  • Whisk mustard and remaining olive oil into remaining dressing. Taste and adjust salt.
  • In a large bowl, toss lettuce with remaining dressing. Add freshly ground pepper to taste. Taste, and if it tastes too lemony, add another tablespoon of olive oil. Add couscous mixture and toss together again. Taste, adjust seasoning, and serve.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 292, UnsaturatedFat 10 grams, Carbohydrate 38 grams, Fat 13 grams, Fiber 5 grams, Protein 7 grams, SaturatedFat 2 grams, Sodium 375 milligrams, Sugar 1 gram, TransFat 0 grams

CONFETTI CHICKEN AND COUSCOUS SALAD



Confetti Chicken and Couscous Salad image

Dinner ready in 25 minutes! Serve your family with this delicious chicken and couscous salad - perfect if you love Middle Eastern cuisine.

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Entree

Time 25m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 box (10 oz) couscous
2 cups chopped cooked chicken
2 medium carrots, finely chopped (1 1/2 cups)
1 medium red bell pepper, finely chopped (1 cup)
1/2 cup chopped fresh chives
1/3 cup fresh lemon juice
2/3 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1/2 cup olive or vegetable oil
1 1/2 teaspoons salt

Steps:

  • Prepare couscous according to package directions.
  • In large serving bowl, mix chicken, carrot, bell pepper and chives. Add cooked couscous; fluff with fork until well mixed. Cool slightly.
  • In tightly covered container, shake all dressing ingredients. Pour over salad; toss gently to coat. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 490, Carbohydrate 41 g, Cholesterol 50 mg, Fat 3 1/2, Fiber 3 g, Protein 24 g, SaturatedFat 5 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 820 mg, Sugar 3 g, TransFat 0 g

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