Best Couscous Salad With Chicken Fruit Recipes

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CHICKEN SALAD WITH COUSCOUS



Chicken Salad with Couscous image

I experimented with some ingredients I had in my cupboard and was pleasantly surprised with these results. Also, can be served cold, so it's a great make-ahead lunch food!

Provided by Christian Booher

Categories     Salad

Time 30m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 cup couscous
2 cups chicken broth
½ cup dry white wine
2 teaspoons olive oil
2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
1 ½ teaspoons ground cumin
1 clove garlic, minced
1 pound skinless, boneless chicken breast meat - cubed
1 green bell pepper, cut into large chunks
1 red bell pepper, cut into large chunks
1 yellow bell pepper, cut into large chunks
4 green onions, chopped
¼ cup pitted black olives

Steps:

  • Prepare couscous pasta according to package directions, using chicken broth for liquid. Drain and set aside.
  • In a large skillet combine the wine, oil, 1 tablespoon lime juice, 1 teaspoon cumin and garlic; mix all together and add chicken. Simmer over low heat until all liquid has evaporated and chicken juices run clear, 5 to 7 minutes.
  • Remove chicken from skillet and mix in a large bowl with remaining 1 tablespoon lime juice, remaining 1/2 teaspoon cumin, green bell pepper, red bell pepper, yellow bell pepper, green onion and couscous. Garnish with a few black olives per serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 281.3 calories, Carbohydrate 29.5 g, Cholesterol 44.8 mg, Fat 4.5 g, Fiber 3 g, Protein 25.9 g, SaturatedFat 0.9 g, Sodium 633.3 mg, Sugar 2.8 g

CHICKEN SALAD WITH COUSCOUS



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Categories     Salad     Chicken     Fruit     Leafy Green     Nut     Poultry     Low Fat     Quick & Easy     Low Cal     High Fiber     Low Sodium     Grapefruit     Walnut     Healthy     Grape     Couscous     Self

Yield Makes 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 cup regular or whole-wheat couscous, or quinoa
1/2 tsp ground cumin
1 1/2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley leaves
2 tbsp chopped walnuts
8 oz smoked boneless chicken breast, cut into 3/4-inch cubes
2 cups red seedless grapes, halved
2 cups green seedless grapes, halved
1/4 cup fresh pink grapefruit juice
1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
1/4 cup fresh lime juice
1/2 cup packed fresh basil leaves, cut into thin strips
1/2 tsp curry powder
1 bunch arugula (about 2 cups packed), coarse stems discarded

Steps:

  • Cook couscous (or quinoa) according to package directions. Stir in cumin and parsley and salt to taste. Let cool to room temperature. To toast walnuts, heat a dry pan over medium heat. Add walnuts and shake or stir 6 or 7 minutes, until lightly browned. In a bowl, toss chicken, grapes, juices, basil, and curry and salt and pepper to taste. Arrange arugula on 4 plates and divide couscous among them. Top with chicken mixture and drizzle remaining liquid over salads. Sprinkle salads with walnuts.

COUSCOUS SALAD WITH CHICKEN & FRUIT



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Tender bite-size pieces of chicken breast and fruit add savory and sweet to this tasty couscous salad.

Provided by My Food and Family

Categories     Home

Time 20m

Yield 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

3/4 cup water
1/2 cup KRAFT Mango Chipotle Vinaigrette Dressing, divided
2/3 cup couscous, uncooked
1/2 lb. boneless skinless chicken breasts, cooked, cut into bite-size pieces
1 orange, sectioned
1 cup grapes
1 apple, finely chopped
1/2 cup KRAFT Real Mayo
8 lettuce leaves

Steps:

  • Bring water and 1/4 cup dressing to boil in small saucepan. Stir in couscous; cover. Remove from heat. Let stand 5 min. Fluff with fork.
  • Place couscous in large bowl. Add chicken, oranges, grapes and apples; mix lightly. Mix mayo and remaining dressing until blended. Add to couscous mixture; toss to coat.
  • Serve on lettuce leaves.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 240, Fat 13 g, SaturatedFat 2 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 20 mg, Sodium 200 mg, Carbohydrate 0 g, Fiber 2 g, Sugar 0 g, Protein 8 g

FRUITY COUSCOUS SALAD



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To boost flavor and nutrition, prepare the whole-grain couscous with orange juice instead of water.

Provided by Ben S.

Categories     Salad     Pasta Salad     Fruit Pasta Salad Recipes

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 ⅓ cups dry couscous
⅔ cup slivered almonds
½ cup packed dried apricots, chopped
⅔ cup Craisins (sweetened, dried cranberries) or raisins, microwaved in
1 cup water for 1 minute
1 teaspoon cumin
3 scallions, thinly sliced with greens
1 pinch Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste

Steps:

  • Prepare couscous according to package directions. Combine all ingredients; toss. Serve at room temperature or chilled.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 218.2 calories, Carbohydrate 38 g, Fat 4.9 g, Fiber 3.6 g, Protein 6 g, SaturatedFat 0.4 g, Sodium 6 mg, Sugar 12.7 g

COUSCOUS CHICKEN SALAD



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"This is perfect for a speedy lunch. It's easy to make and you can keep most of the ingredients on hand for a nutritious meal." Linda Baggett - Arcata, California

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 25m

Yield 9 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 can (14-1/2 ounces) reduced-sodium chicken broth
1/3 cup water
1-3/4 cups uncooked couscous
3 cups cubed cooked chicken breasts
1 can (14 ounces) water-packed artichoke hearts, rinsed, drained and chopped
2 medium tomatoes, chopped
1 medium sweet red pepper, chopped
1 small cucumber, sliced
1/2 cup minced fresh parsley
1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese
3 green onions, sliced
1/4 teaspoon pepper
3/4 cup fat-free Italian salad dressing

Steps:

  • In a large saucepan, bring broth and water to a boil. Stir in couscous. Cover and remove from the heat; let stand for 5 minutes. Fluff with a fork., Stir in the chicken, artichokes, tomatoes, red pepper, cucumber, parsley, cheese, onions and pepper. Drizzle with dressing and toss to coat. Refrigerate until serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 392 calories, Fat 5g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 60mg cholesterol, Sodium 914mg sodium, Carbohydrate 54g carbohydrate (6g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 33g protein.

CINNAMON CHICKEN WITH COUSCOUS AND DRIED FRUIT



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Categories     Chicken     Onion     Hanukkah     Quick & Easy     High Fiber     Dried Fruit     Winter     Cinnamon     Couscous     Bon Appétit

Yield Makes 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

4 whole chicken legs (about 3 pounds), cut into leg and thigh pieces
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon, divided
1 teaspoon ground ginger, divided
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 cup chopped onion
3/4 cup mixed chopped dried fruit (such as currants, apricots, and prunes)
1 14-ounce can low-salt chicken broth
1 cup couscous
2 teaspoons finely chopped fresh mint, divided

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375°F. Sprinkle chicken with salt, pepper, 1 teaspoon cinnamon, and 1/2 teaspoon ginger. Heat oil in large ovenproof skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken pieces, skin side down, and cook until skin is brown, about 8 minutes. Turn chicken and transfer skillet to oven. Roast chicken until thermometer inserted into thickest part of thigh registers 175°F, about 15 minutes. Transfer chicken to plate; tent with foil.
  • Add onion to drippings in same skillet; sauté onion over medium-high heat until beginning to brown, about 5 minutes. Add dried fruit and remaining 1 teaspoon cinnamon and 1/2 teaspoon ginger; stir to coat. Add broth; bring to boil. Remove skillet from heat, stir in couscous and 1 teaspoon mint. Cover and let stand 5 minutes. Season couscous to taste with salt and pepper.
  • Mound couscous on platter; place chicken atop couscous. Sprinkle with 1 teaspoon mint and serve.

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