Moroccan Chicken Salad

By á-2799

Ingredients

• 1 c whole wheat couscous
• 2 c diced cooked chicken
• 1 c grape tomatoes, halved lengthwise
• 1/2 each sweet orange & red pepper, diced
• 1/2 English cucumber, chopped
• 1/3 c whole salted dry-roasted almonds, coarsely chopped
• 2 green onions, thinly sliced
• 2 tbsp ea fresh cilantro & fresh mint
• DRESSING
• 1/4 c olive oil
• 1/4 c lemon juice
• 1 tbsp liquid honey
• 1/2 tsp each cumin and salt
• 1/4 tsp cinnamon & chili powder
• 1/4 tsp each black pepper & cayenne pepper

Preparation

Step 1

In large heatproof bowl, stir 1 cup boiling water with couscous; cover and let stand until absorbed, about 5 minutes. Fluff with fork; let cool to room temperature.
Add chicken, tomatoes, peppers, cucumber, almonds, onions, cilantro and mint.
Dressing: whisk together oil, lemon juice, honey, cumin, salt, cinnamon, chili powder, and peppers. Drizzle over salad and toss gently.