Tangy Chicken Couscous Salad
Brighten up your meal prep routine with this vibrant Tangy Chicken Couscous Salad! Packed with tender shredded chicken, fluffy couscous, and crunchy fresh veggies like cherry tomatoes, cucumber, and red onion, this dish is a textural delight. A zesty citrus dressing, made with lemon and orange juice, honey, and a hint of cumin, adds a refreshing tang that perfectly complements the creamy crumbled feta and fragrant herbs like parsley and mint. Ready in just 25 minutes, this wholesome and protein-packed salad is ideal for a quick lunch, potluck favorite, or light dinner. Serve it immediately or let it chill for even more flavor fusion—either way, it's guaranteed to impress!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup couscous
- 1.25 cups boiling water
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 cups chicken breast, cooked and shredded
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 cup cucumber, diced
- 0.25 cup red onion, finely chopped
- 0.25 cup parsley, chopped
- 2 tablespoons mint leaves, chopped
- 1 whole lemon, juiced
- 1 whole orange, juiced
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 0.5 teaspoons ground cumin
- 0.5 teaspoons salt
- 0.25 teaspoons black pepper
- 0.5 cup feta cheese, crumbled
Instructions
In a medium-sized bowl, combine the couscous and boiling water. Cover the bowl with a plate or lid and let it sit for 5 minutes until the couscous absorbs the water.
Fluff the couscous with a fork and drizzle with 1 tablespoon of olive oil. Stir to coat and set aside to cool.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooked and shredded chicken, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, parsley, and mint.
In a small bowl, whisk together the lemon juice, orange juice, remaining 1 tablespoon of olive oil, honey, ground cumin, salt, and black pepper to make the tangy dressing.
Pour the dressing over the chicken and vegetable mixture and toss to evenly coat.
Add the cooled couscous to the mixing bowl and toss gently to combine all ingredients.
Sprinkle the crumbled feta cheese on top and give the salad a final light toss.
Serve immediately or chill in the refrigerator for 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1849 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 74.2 g | 95% | |
| Saturated Fat | 26.5 g | 132% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.8 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 525 mg | 175% | |
| Sodium | 3171 mg | 138% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 107.4 g | 39% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 9.0 g | 32% | |
| Total Sugars | 47.5 g | ||
| Protein | 185.0 g | 370% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.6 mcg | 3% | |
| Calcium | 885 mg | 68% | |
| Iron | 13.1 mg | 73% | |
| Potassium | 3261 mg | 69% | |
*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.
