Chopped Chicken and Couscous Salad with Sweet Basil Dressing

Name: Chopped Chicken and Couscous Salad with Sweet Basil Dressing
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: for the sweet basil dressing:; ½ c. mayonnaise; 2 T. finely chopped fresh basil; 1 T. prepared basil pesto; 1 T. water; 2 tsp. freshly squeezed lemon juice; 1 tsp. honey; ⅛ tsp. salt; ⅛ tsp. freshly ground black pepper; for the chopped chicken and couscous salad:; 4 c. finely chopped romaine lettuce; 2 c. finely chopped roasted chicken; 2 c. fresh; 2 c. Finely chopped red cabbage; 1 c. dry Israeli couscous; 1 medium red bell pepper; ½ c. freshly grated Parmesan cheese; ½ c. dried currants; ½ c. Finely chopped pecans

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4.6

30 reviews

Excellent

Servings
4 servings
Calories
582 kcal
Course
Salad
Cuisine
American

Chopped Chicken and Couscous Salad with Sweet Basil Dressing

Iris Warren

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Ingredients

Servings

for the sweet basil dressing:
½ c. mayonnaise
2 T. finely chopped fresh basil
1 T. prepared basil pesto
1 T. water
2 tsp. freshly squeezed lemon juice
1 tsp. honey
⅛ tsp. salt
⅛ tsp. freshly ground black pepper
for the chopped chicken and couscous salad:
4 c. finely chopped romaine lettuce
2 c. finely chopped roasted chicken
2 c. fresh raw corn kernels, from about 2 large cobs
2 c. Finely chopped red cabbage
1 c. dry Israeli couscous cooked according to package directions, then cooled
1 medium red bell pepper seeded, ribs removed and finely chopped
½ c. freshly grated Parmesan cheese
½ c. dried currants or substitute golden raisins
½ c. Finely chopped pecans

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Instructions

for the sweet basil dressing:

In a small bowl, whisk together all dressing ingredients. If the dressing seems too thick, whisk in more water, 1 teaspoon at a time, until you reach a consistency you're happy with. It should be creamy and thick, but also pourable.

for the chopped chicken and couscous salad:

In a large bowl, toss together all salad ingredients.
Add the dressing and toss to coat evenly. Divide salad among 4 bowls to serve. Or, if you prefer, serve the dressing on the side so that individual eaters can add their own salad dressing.
The dressing is so good, I highly recommend making a double batch of it. Whatever doesn't get used on this salad can be used for other salads or as a veggie dip. Yum!

Notes

Adapted just slightly from The Recipe Girl Cookbook by Lori Lange.

Nutrition Information

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Serving 1 Calories 582kcal (29%) Carbohydrates 31g (10%) Protein 30g (60%) Fat 38g (58%) Saturated Fat 8g (40%) Polyunsaturated Fat 27g Cholesterol 92mg (31%) Sodium 403mg (17%) Fiber 5g (20%) Sugar 13g (26%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 582 kcal

% Daily Value*

Serving	1
Calories	582kcal	29%
Carbohydrates	31g	10%
Protein	30g	60%
Fat	38g	58%
Saturated Fat	8g	40%
Polyunsaturated Fat	27g	159%
Cholesterol	92mg	31%
Sodium	403mg	17%
Fiber	5g	20%
Sugar	13g	26%