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Couscous Salad With Chicken and Apricots Recipe

Couscous Salad With Chicken and Apricots Recipe

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Couscous Salad With Chicken and Apricots

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Ingredients:

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1 1/2 cups instant couscous
1/4 tsp ground cinnamon
1/4 tsp ground cumin
1/2 tsp kosher salt , plus more to taste
1/4 tsp fresh ground black pepper , plus more to taste
1 cup finely chopped fresh parsley leaves , plus 6 sprigs
1 cup finely chopped fresh mint leaves
6 tbsp olive oil
4 spicy grilled chicken breasts
3 fresh apricots, pitted and cut into bite-size chunks (or ripe nectarines , peaches , or plums)
1 small shallot, thinly sliced in rings
1/2 cup unsalted pistachio nuts, shelled
2 tbsp balsamic vinegar

Directions:

Place the couscous in a medium bowl. Bring 1 1/2 cups water to a boil and stir in the cinnamon, cumin, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon pepper.
Pour the mixture over the couscous. Cover and let stand until the couscous is soft, about 5 minutes. Uncover and fluff with a fork. Stir in the parsley, mint, and 2 tablespoons of the olive oil.
Set aside. Cut the chicken into bite-size pieces and place in a medium bowl. Add the apricots, shallot, and pistachios.
Drizzle with the vinegar and the remaining olive oil. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Divide the couscous among 6 dinner plates.
Arrange the chicken salad over the couscous. Garnish with the parsley sprigs and serve.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	630.87 Kcal (2641 kJ)
Calories from fat	279.16 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	31.02g	48%
Cholesterol	6.15mg	2%
Sodium	375.09mg	16%
Potassium	783.21mg	17%
Total Carbs	70.02g	23%
Sugars	6.21g	25%
Dietary Fiber	12.08g	48%
Protein	14.64g	29%
Vitamin C	24.9mg	41%
Vitamin A	3mg	99%
Iron	356.8mg	1982%
Calcium	170.5mg	17%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	274.65 Kcal (1150 kJ)
Calories from fat	121.53 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	13.5g	48%
Cholesterol	2.68mg	2%
Sodium	163.3mg	16%
Potassium	340.97mg	17%
Total Carbs	30.48g	23%
Sugars	2.71g	25%
Dietary Fiber	5.26g	48%
Protein	6.37g	29%
Vitamin C	10.8mg	41%
Vitamin A	1.3mg	99%
Iron	155.3mg	1982%
Calcium	74.2mg	17%

* 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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savory
bitter
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