Chopped Salad With Chicken, Couscous, And Vegetables
By á-174942
Rate this recipe
0/5
(0 Votes)
Ingredients
- 1 cup fresh basil leaves - (packed)
- 1 cup mayonnaise
- 1 shallot halved
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- Salt to taste
- Freshly-ground black pepper to taste
- 1/3 cup grated Asiago cheese (available at specialty foods stores and some supermarkets)
- 1/3 cup dried currants
- 1/3 cup shelled pumpkin seeds
- 1 package plain couscous - (10 oz) cooked according
- to package instructions - (abt 5 cups)
- 3 cups coarsely-chopped arugula
- 1 pound plum tomatoes seeded, diced
- 2 grilled chicken breast halves diced
- 2 cups fresh corn kernels (from about 2 ears)
Details
Servings 6
Preparation
Step 1
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.
This recipe yields 6 servings.
This main-course salad is presented with the ingredients lined up in rows. For convenience, you could just toss the salad instead.
You'll also love
- Crockpot Cheese Tortellini and... 4.1/5 (1612 Votes)
- Creamy Tomato Tortellini Soup 4.3/5 (1292 Votes)
- Pasta With Lobster, Wild... 0/5 (0 Votes)
- Green Beans With Orange And... 0/5 (0 Votes)
- Pasta With Butternut Squash And... 0/5 (0 Votes)
Review this recipe