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Chicken, Couscous, and Fig Salad With Toasted Almonds Recipe

Chicken, Couscous, and Fig Salad With Toasted Almonds Recipe

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Chicken, Couscous, and Fig Salad With Toasted Almonds

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Ingredients:

Serving

1 1/2 cups couscous
2 1/2 cups boiling water
kosher salt
1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil
1/3 cup fresh lemon juice
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 tsp grated lemon zest
fresh ground black pepper
2 cups shredded cooked chicken
1 romaine lettuce hearts , cut into thin crosswise slices
8 oz moist dried calimyrna figs, stems trimmed, cut into 1/2-inch pieces
1 cup diced firm ripe plum tomato , plus
2 tomatoes, trimmed and quartered
1/2 cup diced cucumber , plus
6 slices cucumbers
1/2 cup lightly packed chopped flat leaf parsley
1/2 cup lightly packed chopped mint leaf
1/4 cup chopped fresh dill
1/2 cup sliced natural almonds

Directions:

Add the couscous to a bowl; add in the boiling water and 1/2 teaspoon salt; stir once.
Cover tightly and let stand 10-15 minutes or until water is absorbed and couscous is tender.
In a small bowl, whisk the olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, lemon zest, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and black pepper until blended.
When the couscous is ready, turn the bowl over onto a large deep platter and break the couscous apart with a chopstick or handle of a wooden spoon; allow to cool slightly.
Add the chicken, romaine, figs, diced tomatoes, diced cucumber, parsley, mint, and dill to the couscous.
Top with the dressing; gently toss the ingredients together, using your fingers to separate the grains of couscous if necessary; toss until well combined.
Clean the rim of the platter if necessary; arrange the tomato wedges and cucumber slices around the edges of the salad.
Heat the almonds in a small skillet over med-low heat, stirring, about 5 minutes or until toasted.
Sprinkle the almonds on top; serve at room temperature.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	669.1 Kcal (2801 kJ)
Calories from fat	381.76 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	42.42g	65%
Cholesterol	33.91mg	11%
Sodium	439.2mg	18%
Potassium	667.35mg	14%
Total Carbs	52.27g	17%
Sugars	2.71g	11%
Dietary Fiber	6.72g	27%
Protein	21.02g	42%
Vitamin C	25.5mg	42%
Vitamin A	1.4mg	47%
Iron	136mg	756%
Calcium	118.6mg	12%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	179.87 Kcal (753 kJ)
Calories from fat	102.63 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	11.4g	65%
Cholesterol	9.12mg	11%
Sodium	118.07mg	18%
Potassium	179.4mg	14%
Total Carbs	14.05g	17%
Sugars	0.73g	11%
Dietary Fiber	1.81g	27%
Protein	5.65g	42%
Vitamin C	6.8mg	42%
Vitamin A	0.4mg	47%
Iron	36.6mg	756%
Calcium	31.9mg	12%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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