Chicken Salad with Couscous Recipe

Name: Chicken Salad with Couscous
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 cup regular or whole-wheat couscous, or quinoa; 1/2 tsp ground cumin; 1 1/2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley leaves; 2 tbsp chopped walnuts; 8 oz smoked boneless chicken breast, cut into 3/4-inch cubes; 2 cups red seedless grapes, halved; 2 cups green seedless grapes, halved; 1/4 cup fresh pink grapefruit juice; 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice; 1/4 cup fresh lime juice; 1/2 cup packed fresh basil leaves, cut into thin strips; 1/2 tsp curry powder; 1 bunch arugula (about 2 cups packed), coarse stems discarded

Servings: persons

1 cup regular or whole-wheat couscous, or quinoa
1/2 tsp ground cumin
1 1/2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley leaves
2 tbsp chopped walnuts
8 oz smoked boneless chicken breast, cut into 3/4-inch cubes
2 cups red seedless grapes, halved
2 cups green seedless grapes, halved
1/4 cup fresh pink grapefruit juice
1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
1/4 cup fresh lime juice
1/2 cup packed fresh basil leaves, cut into thin strips
1/2 tsp curry powder
1 bunch arugula (about 2 cups packed), coarse stems discarded

1
Cook couscous (or quinoa) according to package directions.
2
Stir in cumin and parsley and salt to taste.
3
Let cool to room temperature.
4
To toast walnuts, heat a dry pan over medium heat.
5
Add walnuts and shake or stir 6 or 7 minutes, until lightly browned.
6
In a bowl, toss chicken, grapes, juices, basil, and curry and salt and pepper to taste.
7
Arrange arugula on 4 plates and divide couscous among them.
8
Top with chicken mixture and drizzle remaining liquid over salads.
9
Sprinkle salads with walnuts.

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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

Leave out the nuts to make it nut-free, or swap in seeds for a similar crunch.

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 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 cup regular or whole-wheat couscous, or quinoa, 1/2 tsp ground cumin, 1 1/2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley leaves, 2 tbsp chopped walnuts, and more.

Yes, Chicken Salad with Couscous 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Chicken Salad with Couscous

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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