Chicken And Edamame Couscous Salad Recipe

Name: Chicken And Edamame Couscous Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3/4 cup water; 2/3 cup uncooked whole-wheat couscous; 3/4 cup frozen shelled edamame; 3 tablespoons fresh orange juice; 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil; 1 tablespoon cider vinegar; 2 teaspoons honey; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/2 teaspoon black pepper; 2 cups coarsely chopped baby spinach; 2 cups shredded skinless, boneless rotisserie chicken breast; 1/3 cup thinly sliced green onions; 1/4 cup coarsely chopped dried cranberries; 3 tablespoons chopped unsalted, dry-roasted peanuts

Servings: persons

3/4 cup water
2/3 cup uncooked whole-wheat couscous
3/4 cup frozen shelled edamame
3 tablespoons fresh orange juice
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1 tablespoon cider vinegar
2 teaspoons honey
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
2 cups coarsely chopped baby spinach
2 cups shredded skinless, boneless rotisserie chicken breast
1/3 cup thinly sliced green onions
1/4 cup coarsely chopped dried cranberries
3 tablespoons chopped unsalted, dry-roasted peanuts

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Bring 3/4 cup water to a boil in a saucepan; stir in couscous. Remove from heat; cover and let stand 5 minutes. Fluff couscous with a fork. Transfer to a bowl.
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Cook edamame according to package directions; drain. Rinse with cold water; drain.
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While edamame cooks, combine orange juice and next 5 ingredients (through pepper), stirring well with a whisk. Add edamame, spinach, and next 3 ingredients (through cranberries) to couscous. Pour orange juice mixture over salad; toss to coat. Sprinkle with chopped peanuts.
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Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Swap the honey for maple syrup or agave for a slightly different but equally rich sweetness.

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 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3/4 cup water, 2/3 cup uncooked whole-wheat couscous, 3/4 cup frozen shelled edamame, 3 tablespoons fresh orange juice, and more.

Yes, Chicken And Edamame 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.

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Chicken And Edamame Couscous Salad

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