Description
Easy Chicken Couscous Salad is a vibrant, nutritious dish that bursts with flavor and offers endless customization options. Perfect for busy weeknights, this salad combines juicy grilled chicken, fluffy couscous, and fresh vegetables, all tossed in a zesty lemon dressing. Ready in just 30 minutes, it serves as an ideal meal prep solution or a delightful centerpiece for summer gatherings. With its protein-packed goodness and refreshing taste, this salad is sure to become a staple in your kitchen.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup couscous (instant or pearl)
- 2 boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes (halved)
- 1 cucumber (diced)
- 1 red bell pepper (diced)
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- Fresh herbs (parsley, mint, cilantro) for garnish
Instructions
- Cook the couscous by boiling chicken broth or water; stir in couscous and salt, cover, and let sit for 5 minutes until fluffy.
- Season the chicken with paprika, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Grill over medium-high heat for about 6-7 minutes per side until fully cooked.
- Chop the vegetables and herbs while the chicken cooks.
- Whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, minced garlic, salt, and pepper to create the dressing.
- In a large bowl, combine fluff couscous with sliced chicken and chopped veggies; drizzle with dressing and toss gently.
- Garnish with fresh herbs and serve!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (250g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg