Chicken and Couscous Salad
Zesty Lemon Chicken and Couscous Salad with Fresh Herbs
Ingredients:
1 cup couscous
1 cup hot chicken broth
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1 teaspoon lemon zest
1 garlic clove, minced
1 1/2 cups cooked chicken breast, shredded or chopped
1/2 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
1/2 cucumber, diced
1/4 cup red onion, finely chopped
1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
2 tablespoons fresh mint, chopped
Salt and black pepper, to taste
Optional: 1/4 cup crumbled feta cheese
Directions:
In a large bowl, pour the hot chicken broth over the couscous. Cover and let sit for 5 minutes, then fluff with a fork.
In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, lemon zest, and minced garlic.
Add the cooked chicken, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, parsley, and mint to the couscous.
Drizzle the dressing over the salad and toss gently to combine.
Season with salt and pepper to taste.
If using, top with crumbled feta just before serving.
Chill for 15–20 minutes if you prefer it cold, or serve immediately at room temperature.
Prep Time: 15 minutes | Cooking Time: 5 minutes | Total Time: 20 minutes
Kcal: 365 kcal | Servings: 4 servings
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Whipping up this Zesty Lemon Chicken and Couscous Salad is a breeze Packed with flavor and ready in 20 minutes—perfect for busy days or light summer dinners!
Chicken and Couscous Salad
Zesty Lemon Chicken and Couscous Salad with Fresh Herbs
Ingredients:
1 cup couscous
1 cup hot chicken broth
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1 teaspoon lemon zest
1 garlic clove, minced
1 1/2 cups cooked chicken breast, shredded or chopped
1/2 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
1/2 cucumber, diced
1/4 cup red onion, finely chopped
1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
2 tablespoons fresh mint, chopped
Salt and black pepper, to taste
Optional: 1/4 cup crumbled feta cheese
Directions:
In a large bowl, pour the hot chicken broth over the couscous. Cover and let sit for 5 minutes, then fluff with a fork.
In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, lemon zest, and minced garlic.
Add the cooked chicken, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, parsley, and mint to the couscous.
Drizzle the dressing over the salad and toss gently to combine.
Season with salt and pepper to taste.
If using, top with crumbled feta just before serving.
Chill for 15–20 minutes if you prefer it cold, or serve immediately at room temperature.
Prep Time: 15 minutes | Cooking Time: 5 minutes | Total Time: 20 minutes
Kcal: 365 kcal | Servings: 4 servings
#couscoussalad #chickensalad #healthylunch #easyrecipes #summermeals #quickmeals #proteinpacked #saladrecipes #herbysalad #freshsalads #mealprep #glutenoption #mintrecipes #lunchideas #mediterraneandiet #easychickenrecipes #quickandhealthy #saladwithfeta #lowcaloriemeal #simplemeals
Whipping up this Zesty Lemon Chicken and Couscous Salad is a breeze Packed with flavor and ready in 20 minutes—perfect for busy days or light summer dinners!
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