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a bowl of couscous salad with chicken
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Quick Couscous Salad

Couscous Salad with Chicken is simple, nutritious, and so easy to make! Featuring a homemade tahini dressing, loads of fresh veggies, and fluffy couscous, it’s a delicious recipe the whole family will enjoy. Plant-Based Option.
Prep Time15 minutes
Total Time15 minutes
Course: dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American
Keyword: couscous, couscous recipe, healthy recipe, healthy salad, salad recipes
Servings: 6 servings
Author: Food Dolls

Equipment

Ingredients

For the Couscous Salad

  • 16 ounces couscous uncooked + 3 cups boiling water
  • 1 cup grape tomatoes halved
  • 1/2 cup red bell pepper chopped
  • 1/2 cup orange bell pepper chopped
  • 1/2 cup green bell pepper chopped
  • 2 scallions chopped
  • Kosher salt to taste
  • 2 cups rotisserie chicken cubed (feel free to omit or sub with chickpeas for a plant-based recipe)

For the Tahini Dressing

  • 1/3 cup extra virgin olive oil
  • juice of 1/2 lime
  • 1 Tablespoon white vinegar
  • 2 Tablespoons tahini
  • 1 teaspoon oregano
  • 1/2 teaspoon paprika
  • 1 teaspoon salt or to taste
  • 1 teaspoon black pepper or to taste

Instructions

  • In a large, heat-safe bowl, add the couscous. Pour the boiling water on top, and add a pinch of salt. Cover the bowl tightly with aluminum foil, and set it aside for 10 minutes.
    Kosher salt to taste, 16 ounces couscous
  • Add all the ingredients for the dressing in a bowl or mason jar. Mix or shake until they are well combined and smooth.
    1/3 cup extra virgin olive oil, juice of 1/2 lime, 1 Tablespoon white vinegar, 2 Tablespoons tahini, 1 teaspoon oregano, 1/2 teaspoon paprika, 1 teaspoon salt or to taste, 1 teaspoon black pepper or to taste
  • In a large mixing bowl, add the chopped veggies and chicken. Drizzle the dressing on top, and toss to combine.
    1 cup grape tomatoes, 1/2 cup red bell pepper, 1/2 cup orange bell pepper, 1/2 cup green bell pepper, 2 scallions, 2 cups rotisserie chicken
  • Using a fork, fluff the couscous, and add it to the bowl with the rest of the ingredients. Toss again.
  • Garnish with fresh parsley, if desired. Enjoy!
  • Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 1 day.

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Nutrition

Serving: 1serving | Calories: 582kcal | Carbohydrates: 63g | Protein: 33g | Fat: 22g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 10g | Cholesterol: 76mg | Sodium: 674mg | Potassium: 302mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 1094IU | Vitamin C: 47mg | Calcium: 41mg | Iron: 2mg