Couscous Salad with Chicken

Health score
19%
Couscous Salad with Chicken
45 min.
5
377kcal

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Are you looking for a delicious and nutritious dish that can easily transition from a side to a main course? Look no further than this vibrant Couscous Salad with Chicken! Ready in just 45 minutes, this recipe is perfect for a quick lunch or a delightful dinner. With a satisfying blend of flavors and textures, it’s sure to please everyone at the table.

This salad features tender, cubed chicken breast paired with fluffy couscous, creating a hearty base that is both filling and light. The addition of fresh vegetables like cucumber and tomato adds a refreshing crunch, while the crumbled feta cheese brings a creamy, tangy element that elevates the dish. Drizzled with a light olive oil vinaigrette, each bite bursts with flavor, making it a perfect choice for those who appreciate a healthy yet indulgent meal.

Not only is this Couscous Salad with Chicken a feast for the taste buds, but it also boasts a balanced caloric breakdown, with a good mix of protein, healthy fats, and carbohydrates. Whether you’re meal prepping for the week or hosting a gathering, this dish is versatile enough to fit any occasion. So grab your ingredients and get ready to impress your family and friends with this delightful culinary creation!

Ingredients

  • 1.5 cups chicken breast cubed cooked
  • cup couscous uncooked
  • 0.5 cup cucumber peeled seeded chopped
  • tablespoons feta cheese crumbled
  • 0.5 cup green onions thinly sliced (2 large)
  • 1.3 cups lower-sodium chicken broth fat-free
  • tablespoons olive oil vinaigrette light
  • 0.5 cup tomatoes diced

Equipment

  • bowl
  • sauce pan

Directions

  1. Bring broth to a boil in a medium saucepan; gradually stir in couscous.
  2. Remove from heat; cover and let stand 5 minutes.
  3. Fluff couscous with a fork; spoon into a large bowl.
  4. Let cool slightly.
  5. Add chicken and remaining ingredients to couscous; toss gently.
  6. Identify and locate vegetables
  7. Measure chopped cucumber
  8. Help cube or shred chicken breast
  9. Add measured ingredients to cooked couscous

Nutrition Facts

Calories377kcal
Protein21.16%
Fat48.22%
Carbs30.62%

Properties

Glycemic Index
35.4
Glycemic Load
16.69
Inflammation Score
-4
Nutrition Score
11.11826098354%

Flavonoids

Naringenin
0.1mg
Apigenin
0.02mg
Luteolin
0.02mg
Kaempferol
0.15mg
Myricetin
0.02mg
Quercetin
1.15mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:377.16kcal
18.86%
Fat:20.05g
30.85%
Saturated Fat:3.7g
23.1%
Carbohydrates:28.66g
9.55%
Net Carbohydrates:26.39g
9.6%
Sugar:0.81g
0.9%
Cholesterol:41.75mg
13.92%
Sodium:225.01mg
9.78%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:19.8g
39.61%
Vitamin B3:7.18mg
35.9%
Vitamin K:33.2µg
31.62%
Phosphorus:187.57mg
18.76%
Selenium:12.69µg
18.12%
Vitamin E:2.68mg
17.9%
Vitamin B6:0.34mg
17.18%
Manganese:0.32mg
16.08%
Potassium:370.34mg
10.58%
Vitamin B5:0.95mg
9.54%
Fiber:2.26g
9.05%
Vitamin B2:0.15mg
8.61%
Magnesium:33.93mg
8.48%
Vitamin B1:0.11mg
7.43%
Copper:0.13mg
6.74%
Zinc:0.99mg
6.6%
Iron:1.17mg
6.48%
Calcium:58.85mg
5.88%
Vitamin A:270.91IU
5.42%
Folate:21.27µg
5.32%
Vitamin C:4.35mg
5.27%
Vitamin B12:0.26µg
4.3%
Source:My Recipes