Couscous And Chicken Fruit Salad Recipes

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FRUITY COUSCOUS SALAD

To boost flavor and nutrition, prepare the whole-grain couscous with orange juice instead of water.

Provided by Ben S.

Categories     Salad     Pasta Salad     Fruit Pasta Salad Recipes

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 8



Fruity Couscous Salad image

Steps:

  • Prepare couscous according to package directions. Combine all ingredients; toss. Serve at room temperature or chilled.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 218.2 calories, Carbohydrate 38 g, Fat 4.9 g, Fiber 3.6 g, Protein 6 g, SaturatedFat 0.4 g, Sodium 6 mg, Sugar 12.7 g

1 ⅓ cups dry couscous
⅔ cup slivered almonds
½ cup packed dried apricots, chopped
⅔ cup Craisins (sweetened, dried cranberries) or raisins, microwaved in
1 cup water for 1 minute
1 teaspoon cumin
3 scallions, thinly sliced with greens
1 pinch Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste

COUSCOUS CHICKEN SALAD

"This is perfect for a speedy lunch. It's easy to make and you can keep most of the ingredients on hand for a nutritious meal." Linda Baggett - Arcata, California

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 25m

Yield 9 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 13



Couscous Chicken Salad image

Steps:

  • In a large saucepan, bring broth and water to a boil. Stir in couscous. Cover and remove from the heat; let stand for 5 minutes. Fluff with a fork., Stir in the chicken, artichokes, tomatoes, red pepper, cucumber, parsley, cheese, onions and pepper. Drizzle with dressing and toss to coat. Refrigerate until serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 392 calories, Fat 5g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 60mg cholesterol, Sodium 914mg sodium, Carbohydrate 54g carbohydrate (6g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 33g protein.

1 can (14-1/2 ounces) reduced-sodium chicken broth
1/3 cup water
1-3/4 cups uncooked couscous
3 cups cubed cooked chicken breasts
1 can (14 ounces) water-packed artichoke hearts, rinsed, drained and chopped
2 medium tomatoes, chopped
1 medium sweet red pepper, chopped
1 small cucumber, sliced
1/2 cup minced fresh parsley
1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese
3 green onions, sliced
1/4 teaspoon pepper
3/4 cup fat-free Italian salad dressing

LEMON HERB CHICKEN WITH COUSCOUS AND CUCUMBER SALAD

Chicken breasts dressed with lemon and herbs are served with couscous and a bright cucumber feta salad in this weeknight dinner recipe.

Provided by Julie Hubert

Categories     Meat and Poultry Recipes     Chicken     Chicken Breast Recipes     Pasta

Time 46m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 17



Lemon Herb Chicken with Couscous and Cucumber Salad image

Steps:

  • Bring chicken broth and 1/2 teaspoon salt to a boil in a saucepan. Stir in couscous. Remove from heat; cover and let stand until broth is absorbed, about 5 minutes. Uncover and fluff with a fork.
  • Whisk 1/2 teaspoon salt, 1/2 cup olive oil, lemon juice, rosemary, and oregano together in a bowl to make dressing.
  • Place chicken breasts in a shallow dish. Drizzle 1/4 cup dressing on top. Season both sides with salt and pepper.
  • Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken breasts; cook until golden brown, about 3 minutes per side. Transfer to a large plate. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 165 degrees F (74 degrees C).
  • Place 3 tablespoons dressing in a large bowl; stir in sugar. Add tomatoes, cucumber, and red onion; toss to combine. Season with salt and pepper. Add feta cheese and toss again.
  • Drizzle remaining dressing over couscous and fold in olives. Divide couscous among 4 plates. Slice chicken breasts and place on top. Serve tomato salad on the side. Sprinkle parsley over each plate.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 810.2 calories, Carbohydrate 68.4 g, Cholesterol 84.3 mg, Fat 42.2 g, Fiber 5.8 g, Protein 37.8 g, SaturatedFat 8.5 g, Sodium 1566.8 mg, Sugar 7.2 g

2 cups chicken broth
1 teaspoon sea salt, divided
1 (10 ounce) box couscous
½ cup extra-virgin olive oil
2 lemons, juiced
1 tablespoon chopped fresh rosemary leaves
1 teaspoon dried oregano
4 (4 ounce) thinly sliced skinless, boneless chicken breasts
1 pinch sea salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
1 teaspoon white sugar
2 large vine-ripened tomatoes
1 English cucumber, chopped
¼ red onion, finely chopped
½ cup crumbled feta cheese
⅓ cup chopped pitted Kalamata olives
¼ cup chopped Italian parsley

COUSCOUS AND CHICKEN FRUIT SALAD

Couscous gets it's beginnings in North Africa, and this salad is a great introduction it! Great for summer eating!

Provided by Charmie777

Categories     Chicken Breast

Time 45m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10



Couscous and Chicken Fruit Salad image

Steps:

  • Drain liquid from fruit salad and reserve.
  • In small saucepan, combine 1/4 cup reserved fruit juices, cornstarch, gingerroot and vinegar; blend well with wire whisk.
  • Cook over medium heat until thick and bubbly, stirring constantly. Refrigerate to cool slightly.
  • Add water to the remaining fruit juices to make 1-1/2 cups; place in medium saucepan.
  • Bring to boil over medium heat. STir in couscous. Cover; remove from heat. Let stand 5 minutes.
  • Refrigerate 10-15 minutes to cool slightly.
  • Meanwhile, in large bowl, combine fruit salad, chicken, mango and grapes. Add slightly cooled dressing; toss gently to coat.
  • Line serving platter with spinach leaves.
  • Spoon cooled couscous evenly over spinach.
  • Top with fruit and chicken mixture.
  • Sprinkle with coconut, if using.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 401.3, Fat 4.4, SaturatedFat 2.8, Cholesterol 41.1, Sodium 80.8, Carbohydrate 67.7, Fiber 5.5, Sugar 6.6, Protein 23.8

15 1/4 ounces tropical fruit salad
1 teaspoon cornstarch
1/4 teaspoon grated gingerroot
2 tablespoons rice vinegar
1 cup uncooked couscous
10 ounces white chicken meat, drained (or leftover chicken)
1/2 cup diced mango
1/2 cup halved red seedless grapes
12 large fresh spinach leaves
2 tablespoons toasted coconut, if desired

COUSCOUS SALAD WITH CHICKEN & FRUIT

Tender bite-size pieces of chicken breast and fruit add savory and sweet to this tasty couscous salad.

Provided by My Food and Family

Categories     Home

Time 20m

Yield 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 9



Couscous Salad with Chicken & Fruit image

Steps:

  • Bring water and 1/4 cup dressing to boil in small saucepan. Stir in couscous; cover. Remove from heat. Let stand 5 min. Fluff with fork.
  • Place couscous in large bowl. Add chicken, oranges, grapes and apples; mix lightly. Mix mayo and remaining dressing until blended. Add to couscous mixture; toss to coat.
  • Serve on lettuce leaves.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 240, Fat 13 g, SaturatedFat 2 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 20 mg, Sodium 200 mg, Carbohydrate 0 g, Fiber 2 g, Sugar 0 g, Protein 8 g

3/4 cup water
1/2 cup KRAFT Mango Chipotle Vinaigrette Dressing, divided
2/3 cup couscous, uncooked
1/2 lb. boneless skinless chicken breasts, cooked, cut into bite-size pieces
1 orange, sectioned
1 cup grapes
1 apple, finely chopped
1/2 cup KRAFT Real Mayo
8 lettuce leaves

QUICK CHICKEN COUSCOUS

Take a break from pasta, rice, and potatoes with this quick chicken couscous bowl. Made with chicken breast (or thighs, or even leftover chicken!) and diced veggies of your choice, it's an impressive meal that takes just minutes to make once all the ingredients are prepped. The chicken is moist and tender, the couscous is light yet satisfying, and the veggies add color, flavor, and texture. It can be eaten at any temperature and would be perfect to pack for a picnic.

Provided by Chef John

Time 40m

Yield 2

Number Of Ingredients 19



Quick Chicken Couscous image

Steps:

  • Place couscous in a heat-proof mixing bowl. Add salt, pepper, cayenne, and olive oil; stir with a spoon until all couscous is coated with oil. Level off to smooth the top and set aside.
  • Season chicken on both sides with salt.
  • Heat olive oil in a saucepan over high heat. Add chicken and sear for 2 to 3 minutes on one side. Flip and add onions. Sear chicken on second side, while sauteing onions at the same time, for 2 to 3 minutes.
  • Remove chicken to a plate and let cool for a few minutes. Cut chicken into 1/2-inch cubes and return to the saucepan.
  • Add chicken broth, zucchini, green beans, bell pepper, green onions, paprika, and turmeric to the saucepan. Place over high heat. As soon as it boils, remove from the heat and carefully dump it on top of the couscous; do not stir. Immediately wrap bowl tightly with foil and set a timer for 5 minutes.
  • When timer goes off, unwrap foil and toss in parsley. Stir to combine ingredients. Taste and adjust for salt.
  • Spoon couscous onto serving plate and garnish with feta cheese, chili flakes, and parsley and a drizzle of olive oil.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 966 calories, Carbohydrate 125 g, Cholesterol 70 mg, Fat 34.7 g, Fiber 21.3 g, Protein 46.3 g, SaturatedFat 5.9 g, Sodium 1428.6 mg, Sugar 5.7 g

1 ¼ cups whole wheat couscous
½ teaspoon kosher salt
¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1 pinch cayenne pepper
3 tablespoons olive oil
1 (8 ounce) skinless, boneless chicken breast half
1 pinch kosher salt to taste
1 tablespoon olive oil, or more to taste
½ cup diced red onion
1 cup chicken broth
½ cup diced zucchini
½ cup diced green beans
½ cup diced red bell pepper
¼ cup thinly sliced green onions
½ teaspoon smoked paprika
½ teaspoon ground turmeric
2 tablespoons chopped flat-leaf (Italian) parsley, or to taste
2 tablespoons crumbled feta cheese, or to taste
1 pinch chili flakes

CINNAMON CHICKEN WITH COUSCOUS AND DRIED FRUIT

Categories     Chicken     Onion     Hanukkah     Quick & Easy     High Fiber     Dried Fruit     Winter     Cinnamon     Couscous     Bon Appétit

Yield Makes 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 9



Cinnamon Chicken with Couscous and Dried Fruit image

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375°F. Sprinkle chicken with salt, pepper, 1 teaspoon cinnamon, and 1/2 teaspoon ginger. Heat oil in large ovenproof skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken pieces, skin side down, and cook until skin is brown, about 8 minutes. Turn chicken and transfer skillet to oven. Roast chicken until thermometer inserted into thickest part of thigh registers 175°F, about 15 minutes. Transfer chicken to plate; tent with foil.
  • Add onion to drippings in same skillet; sauté onion over medium-high heat until beginning to brown, about 5 minutes. Add dried fruit and remaining 1 teaspoon cinnamon and 1/2 teaspoon ginger; stir to coat. Add broth; bring to boil. Remove skillet from heat, stir in couscous and 1 teaspoon mint. Cover and let stand 5 minutes. Season couscous to taste with salt and pepper.
  • Mound couscous on platter; place chicken atop couscous. Sprinkle with 1 teaspoon mint and serve.

4 whole chicken legs (about 3 pounds), cut into leg and thigh pieces
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon, divided
1 teaspoon ground ginger, divided
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 cup chopped onion
3/4 cup mixed chopped dried fruit (such as currants, apricots, and prunes)
1 14-ounce can low-salt chicken broth
1 cup couscous
2 teaspoons finely chopped fresh mint, divided

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