Apricot Couscous Chicken Salad Recipe

Name: Apricot Couscous Chicken Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 tablespoons olive oil; 1/3 cup orange juice; 1 teaspoon cumin; 1 teaspoon dried coriander*; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon; 1/4 teaspoon pepper; 1 (5.6-ounce) package toasted pine nuts couscous mix**; 3/4 cup chopped dried apricots; 3 cups cubed cooked chicken; 3 (3/4-ounce) slices Land O Lakes Deli White American, coarsely chopped; 1 medium (1 cup) green bell pepper, chopped; 1 small (1/2 cup) onion, chopped; 2 tablespoons chopped fresh mint; 8 butter lettuce leaves; Fresh mint leaves, if desired

Servings: persons

3 tablespoons olive oil
1/3 cup orange juice
1 teaspoon cumin
1 teaspoon dried coriander*
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 (5.6-ounce) package toasted pine nuts couscous mix**
3/4 cup chopped dried apricots
3 cups cubed cooked chicken
3 (3/4-ounce) slices Land O Lakes Deli White American, coarsely chopped
1 medium (1 cup) green bell pepper, chopped
1 small (1/2 cup) onion, chopped
2 tablespoons chopped fresh mint
8 butter lettuce leaves
Fresh mint leaves, if desired

1
Combine all dressing ingredients in jar or container with tight-fitting lid.
2
Shake well to mix.
3
Set aside.
4
Prepare couscous mix as directed on package, stirring in chopped apricots with couscous.
5
Combine couscous mixture and all remaining salad ingredients except lettuce and mint leaves in bowl.
6
Refrigerate 1-4 hours to blend flavors.
7
Add dressing to couscous mixture.
8
Toss to coat.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 16 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3 tablespoons olive oil, 1/3 cup orange juice, 1 teaspoon cumin, 1 teaspoon dried coriander*, and more.

Yes, Apricot Couscous Chicken Salad falls under the Salads category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Keep refrigerated in an airtight container and enjoy within 1–2 days for the best freshness. Best served cold — no reheating needed.

Apricot Couscous Chicken Salad

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