Peach and chicken couscous salad
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- Prep Time15 mins
- Total Time20 mins
- Makes4 servings
Photo, Erik Putz.
When the sun’s blazing and the mercury’s rising, try a refreshing no-cook salad to cool you down.
Ingredients
3/4 cup couscous
3/4 cup boiling water
1/4 cup olive oil
1/4 cup white-wine vinegar
1 tbsp honey
1/4 tsp salt
1/4 tsp pepper
2 shallots, finely chopped
2 cups chopped rotisserie chicken, skin removed
2 peaches, chopped
1 cup chopped cilantro
1/3 cup roasted pepitas
1/3 cup crumbled feta cheese
Instructions
PLACE couscous in a large bowl and pour in boiling water. Cover and let stand 5 min. Fluff with a fork.
WHISK oil, vinegar, honey, salt and pepper in a small bowl. Stir in shallots and let stand 10 min.
ADD chicken, peaches, cilantro, pepitas and feta to couscous. Drizzle with dressing and stir to combine.
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Nutrition (per serving)
Calories 495, Protein 29g, Carbohydrates 35g, Fat 28g, Fibre 3g, Sodium 542mg.
Excellent source of vitamin B12.