Chicken and Couscous Salad Recipe

Name: Chicken and Couscous Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 ½ cups water; 1 ½ teaspoons curry powder; 1 (10 ounce) package couscous (1 1/2 c.); ½ teaspoon salt; ½ cup mango chutney; 2 cups shredded cooked chicken; 5 green onions, trimmed and cut into 1/2-inch pieces; 1 cup grape tomatoes, each tomato halved; 12 of a cantaloupe, seeded, rind removed (melon cut into 3/4-inch cubes, about 3 cups); 3 cups torn butter lettuce leaves (Boston or Bibb); 1 lime, cut into wedges

Servings: persons

2 ½ cups water
1 ½ teaspoons curry powder
1 (10 ounce) package couscous (1 1/2 c.)
½ teaspoon salt
½ cup mango chutney
2 cups shredded cooked chicken
5 green onions, trimmed and cut into 1/2-inch pieces
1 cup grape tomatoes, each tomato halved
12 of a cantaloupe, seeded, rind removed (melon cut into 3/4-inch cubes, about 3 cups)
3 cups torn butter lettuce leaves (Boston or Bibb)
1 lime, cut into wedges

1
In a medium saucepan bring the water and curry powder to a boil.
2
Stir in the couscous and salt.
3
Cover the saucepan; remove the pan from heat.
4
Let stand 5 minutes or until water is absorbed by the couscous.
5
Stir about half of the chutney into the couscous mixture.
6
In a medium bowl combine the chicken, green onions, tomatoes, melon, and remaining chutney.
7
To serve, arrange torn lettuce on 6 individual plates.
8
Spoon couscous onto the lettuce then top with the chicken mixture.
9
Squeeze a lime wedge over each serving.

288

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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 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 ½ cups water, 1 ½ teaspoons curry powder, 1 (10 ounce) package couscous (1 1/2 c.), ½ teaspoon salt, and more.

Yes, Chicken and Couscous 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.

Chicken and Couscous Salad

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