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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 freshly 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 (or ripe nectarines , peaches , or plums), pitted and cut into bite-size chunks
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	420.58 Kcal (1761 kJ)
Calories from fat	186.1 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	20.68g	32%
Cholesterol	4.1mg	1%
Sodium	250.06mg	10%
Potassium	522.14mg	11%
Total Carbs	46.68g	16%
Sugars	4.14g	17%
Dietary Fiber	8.05g	32%
Protein	9.76g	20%
Vitamin C	16.6mg	28%
Vitamin A	2mg	66%
Iron	237.8mg	1321%
Calcium	113.6mg	11%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	274.65 Kcal (1150 kJ)
Calories from fat	121.53 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	13.5g	32%
Cholesterol	2.68mg	1%
Sodium	163.3mg	10%
Potassium	340.97mg	11%
Total Carbs	30.48g	16%
Sugars	2.71g	17%
Dietary Fiber	5.26g	32%
Protein	6.37g	20%
Vitamin C	10.8mg	28%
Vitamin A	1.3mg	66%
Iron	155.3mg	1321%
Calcium	74.2mg	11%

* 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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