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Warm Chicken and Couscous Salad

Provided by Woman's Day

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  • Prep: 20 mins
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Ingredients

  • 11/2 cups water
  • 3/4 tsp salt
  • 1 cup instant couscous
  • 2 carrots, chopped
  • 2 scallions, sliced
  • 1/3 cup dried cranberries
  • 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
  • 2 Tbsp sherry vinegar
  • 3/4 tsp freshly ground pepper
  • 101/2 oz sliced roast chicken
  • 1 Tbsp thin strips fresh mint
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Cooking Instructions

Bring water and 1/8 tsp salt to a boil in a small saucepan over high heat. Stir in couscous, return to a boil, remove from heat, cover and let stand 5 minutes. Transfer to a bowl; fluff with a fork. Stir in carrots, scallions and cranberries.

Whisk oil, vinegar, remaining salt and the pepper in a small bowl to blend. Stir into couscous mixture. Transfer to a serving dish; arrange chicken on top. Sprinkle with mint; serve warm.

Top servings with a dollop of plain yogurt, if desired.

Nutritional Information per Serving

Calories 484  Fat 20g  Saturated fat 4g  Cholesterol 66mg  
Sodium 519mg  Carbohydrate 48g  Fiber 4g  

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Frugal Feasts: Main Course Meals Under $10

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