CHOPPED SALAD WITH CHICKEN, COUSCOUS AND VEGETABLES

Chopped Salad With Chicken, Couscous and Vegetables image

Provided by Juenessa

Categories < 30 Mins

Time 20m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

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1 cup packed fresh basil leaf
1 cup mayonnaise
1 shallot, halved
1 cup buttermilk
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
1/3 cup grated asiago cheese
1/3 cup dried currant
1/3 cup shelled pumpkin seeds
1 (10 ounce) package couscous, cooked according to package instructions (about 5 cups)
3 cups coarsely chopped arugula
1 lb plum tomato, seeded, diced (about 2 cups)
2 grilled chicken breast halves, diced
2 cups fresh corn kernels (from about 2 ears)

Steps:

Blend basil leaves, mayonnaise, and shallot in processor until smooth.
Gradually blend in buttermilk and lemon juice.
Season dressing to taste with salt and pepper. (Can be made 1 day ahead. Cover and refrigerate.)
Mix Asiago cheese, currants, and pumpkin seeds in medium bowl.
Using 1/6 of couscous, 1/6 of arugula, 1/6 of tomatoes, 1/6 of chicken, 1/6 of corn, and 1/6 of Asiago cheese mixture, form rows on each of 6 plates.
Serve, passing dressing separately.
**Note: you won't necessarily use all of the dressing; it just depends on how much or little you like on your salad.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 517.6, Fat 20.4, SaturatedFat 3.6, Cholesterol 27.3, Sodium 358.2, Carbohydrate 69.4, Fiber 5.9, Sugar 13.8, Protein 17.8