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Chicken and Couscous Salad: An Incredible Ultimate Recipe

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Ingredients

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  • 1 cup couscous
  • 1 ¼ cups chicken broth (or water)
  • 2 cooked chicken breasts, shredded or diced
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
  • 1 cucumber, diced
  • ½ red onion, finely chopped
  • 1 bell pepper (any color), diced
  • ¼ cup fresh parsley, chopped
  • ¼ cup feta cheese, crumbled (optional)
  • 1 lemon, juiced
  • 3 tablespoons olive oil
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

Creating Chicken and Couscous Salad is a simple process, and following these steps will ensure a delicious result:

  1. Cook Couscous: In a medium saucepan, bring the chicken broth (or water) to a boil. Stir in the couscous, cover, and remove from heat. Let it sit for about 5 minutes until the couscous absorbs the liquid.
  2. Fluff and Cool: After the couscous has cooled slightly, fluff it with a fork to separate the grains and let it cool completely.
  3. Prepare Vegetables: While the couscous cools, chop the cherry tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, and bell pepper. Set them aside.
  4. Combine Chicken: In a large mixing bowl, add the shredded or diced chicken to the cooled couscous.
  5. Mix Ingredients: Add the prepared vegetables and parsley to the bowl.
  6. Make Dressing: In a small bowl, whisk together the lemon juice, olive oil, salt, and pepper.
  7. Combine Everything: Pour the dressing over the salad and gently toss everything until well coated.
  8. Add Feta: If desired, sprinkle the salad with feta cheese for added flavor. Toss gently to combine.
  9. Taste and Adjust: Taste the salad and adjust the seasoning with additional salt and pepper if needed.
  10. Chill (Optional): For optimal flavor, let the salad chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes before serving.

These steps will help you create a colorful and delicious Chicken and Couscous Salad that is sure to impress.

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