Pearl Couscous Chicken Salad With Roasted Asparagus

Name: Pearl Couscous Chicken Salad With Roasted Asparagus And Herbs
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 cups large pearl couscous; 2.5 cups chicken broth; 1 bunch asparagus; olive oil; juice from 1/4 lemon; 3 cups cooked chicken, shredded; 1/4 cup chopped chives; 3 tablespoons chopped capers; juice from 1/2 lemon; 15 ounces can of great northern beans, drained and rinsed; 1 large handful of chopped flat leaf parsley; healthy drizzle of olive oil; salt and pepper to taste

Servings: persons

2 cups large pearl couscous
2.5 cups chicken broth
1 bunch asparagus
olive oil
juice from 1/4 lemon
3 cups cooked chicken, shredded
1/4 cup chopped chives
3 tablespoons chopped capers
juice from 1/2 lemon
15 ounces can of great northern beans, drained and rinsed
1 large handful of chopped flat leaf parsley
healthy drizzle of olive oil
salt and pepper to taste

1
Bring the chicken broth to a boil in a medium pot and add the couscous. Reduce to as low as your stove will go, cover and cook for ~10 minutes. Fluff with a fork and set aside
2
While the couscous is cooking, preheat the oven to 475. Snap the woody bottoms off the asparagus and drizzle with olive oil, juice from 1/4 lemon and season with salt and pepper. Cook in a rimmed baking sheet for 15 minutes or until nicely browned and delicious looking - rotating the sheet and tossing half way through. Chop cooked asparagus into bite-sized pieces
3
Transfer the couscous to your serving bowl. Add parsley, chives, capers, remaining lemon juice, asparagus, chicken and great northern beans. Drizzle with a goodly amount of olive oil and season with salt and pepper. Taste and add more of anything that suits you - more lemon juice or capers if it seems to need a bit more oomph and so on.
4
This dish is absolutely delicious at room temperature and can be made ahead of time if you need it for the next day. It's great to take to a picnic and can hold up to sitting on a buffet for a good amount of time.

694

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

113

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* 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

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

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: 2 cups large pearl couscous, 2.5 cups chicken broth, 1 bunch asparagus, olive oil, and more.

Yes, Pearl Couscous Chicken Salad With Roasted Asparagus And Herbs 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!

Pearl Couscous Chicken Salad With Roasted Asparagus And Herbs

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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