Chicken and Couscous Salad

By jenknoll

Calories: 334
Fat: 10.9g
Protein: 20.9g
Carbohydrate: 35.8g
Fiber: 2.9g
Cholesterol: 39mg
Iron: 1.8mg
Sodium: 484mg
Calcium: 23mg

Ingredients

• SALAD:
• 1 1/4 cups fat-free, less-sodium chicken broth
• 1 (5.7-ounce) box uncooked couscous
• 1 1/2 cups cubed cooked chicken (about 6 ounces)
• 1/2 cup thinly sliced green onions
• 1/2 cup diced radishes (about 3 large)
• 1/2 cup chopped seeded peeled cucumber
• 1/4 cup chopped fresh flat- leaf parsley
• 2 tablespoons pine nuts, toasted
• DRESSING:
• 1/4 cup white wine vinegar
• 1 1/2 tablespoons extravirgin olive oil
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/8 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
• 1 garlic clove, minced

Details

Servings 4

Preparation

Step 1

1. To prepare salad, bring broth to a boil in a medium saucepan; gradually stir in couscous. Remove from heat; cover and let stand 5 minutes. Fluff with a fork. Spoon couscous into a
large bowl; cool slightly. Add chicken, onions, radishes, cucumber, parsley, and pine nuts; toss gently to combine.

2. To prepare dressing, combine vinegar and remaining ingredients, stirring with a whisk. Drizzle dressing over salad; toss to combine.