Couscous and Chicken Fruit Salad
Elevate your lunch or dinner with this vibrant Couscous and Chicken Fruit Salad, a delightful medley of textures and flavors that’s as nourishing as it is visually stunning. Juicy chicken breasts seasoned with paprika, a bed of fluffy couscous, and a bounty of fresh fruits like strawberries, grapes, and orange segments come together atop crisp mixed greens for a refreshing, protein-packed meal. Sliced almonds add a satisfying crunch, while a bright honey-lemon dressing ties it all together with a perfect balance of sweetness and tang. Ready in just 35 minutes, this recipe is ideal for healthy meal prep or a light, crowd-pleasing main course. A must-try for lovers of wholesome, vibrant salads!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup couscous
- 1.25 cups water
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 pieces chicken breast
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
- 0.5 teaspoon paprika
- 4 cups mixed greens
- 1 cup strawberries
- 1 cup grapes
- 1 piece orange
- 0.25 cup sliced almonds
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
Instructions
In a medium saucepan, bring 1.25 cups of water to a boil. Remove from heat, stir in 1 cup of couscous, cover, and let it sit for 5 minutes. Fluff with a fork and set aside to cool.
While the couscous is cooking, season the chicken breasts with 1 teaspoon of salt, 0.5 teaspoon of black pepper, and 0.5 teaspoon of paprika.
Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Cook the chicken breasts for 5-7 minutes per side, or until fully cooked and golden brown. Let them rest for 5 minutes before slicing into thin strips.
Wash and prep the fruits: hull and slice 1 cup of strawberries, halve 1 cup of grapes, and peel and segment 1 orange. Set aside.
In a small bowl, whisk together 2 tablespoons of olive oil, 2 tablespoons of honey, and 2 tablespoons of lemon juice to create the dressing.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooked couscous, 4 cups of mixed greens, prepared fruits, and 0.25 cup of sliced almonds.
Toss the salad gently with the dressing to combine and distribute flavors evenly.
Plate the salad and top with sliced chicken breast strips. Serve immediately and enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1354 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 55.2 g | 71% | |
| Saturated Fat | 7.8 g | 39% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 4.2 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 206 mg | 69% | |
| Sodium | 3548 mg | 154% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 139.5 g | 51% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 16.2 g | 58% | |
| Total Sugars | 80.8 g | ||
| Protein | 86.1 g | 172% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 318 mg | 24% | |
| Iron | 6.5 mg | 36% | |
| Potassium | 2163 mg | 46% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
