Couscous is one of the easiest starches to prepare and only requires boiling a kettle. Using cooked rotisserie chicken makes this salad so easy.
- Portion size 6 servings
- Credits : Canadian Living Magazine: August 2012
Ingredients
Dressing:
Method
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, orange and red peppers, cucumber, almonds, green onions, cilantro and mint.
Dressing: Whisk together oil, lemon juice, honey, cumin, salt, cinnamon, chili powder, black pepper and cayenne pepper. Drizzle over salad and toss gently.
Nutritional facts Per each of 6 servings: about
- Sodium 265 mg
- Protein 21 g
- Calories 362.0
- Total fat 17 g
- Potassium 362 mg
- Cholesterol 42 mg
- Saturated fat 3 g
- Total carbohydrate 34 g
%RDI
- Iron 19.0
- Folate 10.0
- Calcium 5.0
- Vitamin A 10.0
- Vitamin C 75.0
