Couscous Salad With Chicken and Apricots |
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Prep Time: 15 Minutes Cook Time: 10 Minutes |
Ready In: 25 Minutes Servings: 4 |
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From Real Simple Ingredients:
1 1/2 cups instant couscous |
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon |
1/4 teaspoon ground cumin |
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt, plus more to taste |
1/4 teaspoon 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 tablespoons 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 tablespoons balsamic vinegar |
Directions:
1. 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.
2. 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.
3. Set aside. Cut the chicken into bite-size pieces and place in a medium bowl. Add the apricots, shallot, and pistachios.
4. Drizzle with the vinegar and the remaining olive oil. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Divide the couscous among 6 dinner plates.
5. Arrange the chicken salad over the couscous. Garnish with the parsley sprigs and serve.
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