Immerse yourself in a culinary journey with this dilled couscous salad featuring tender chicken, a vibrant array of vegetables, and a refreshing dill dressing. This wholesome dish tantalizes your taste buds with its symphony of flavors and textures. The fluffy couscous provides a delightful base, while the succulent chicken adds a savory protein element. Crisp cucumbers, juicy tomatoes, and sweet bell peppers bring a refreshing crunch and vibrant color to the salad. A medley of herbs, including fresh dill, parsley, and thyme, infuses every bite with an aromatic burst of flavor. The crowning glory is the zesty dill dressing, a harmonious blend of tangy yogurt, creamy mayonnaise, and zesty lemon juice, which ties all the ingredients together in a delightful dance of flavors. Embark on this culinary adventure and relish the delectable experience that awaits you.
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CHICKEN SALAD WITH COUSCOUS
I experimented with some ingredients I had in my cupboard and was pleasantly surprised with these results. Also, can be served cold, so it's a great make-ahead lunch food!
Provided by Christian Booher
Categories Salad
Time 30m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Prepare couscous pasta according to package directions, using chicken broth for liquid. Drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet combine the wine, oil, 1 tablespoon lime juice, 1 teaspoon cumin and garlic; mix all together and add chicken. Simmer over low heat until all liquid has evaporated and chicken juices run clear, 5 to 7 minutes.
- Remove chicken from skillet and mix in a large bowl with remaining 1 tablespoon lime juice, remaining 1/2 teaspoon cumin, green bell pepper, red bell pepper, yellow bell pepper, green onion and couscous. Garnish with a few black olives per serving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 281.3 calories, Carbohydrate 29.5 g, Cholesterol 44.8 mg, Fat 4.5 g, Fiber 3 g, Protein 25.9 g, SaturatedFat 0.9 g, Sodium 633.3 mg, Sugar 2.8 g
20-MINUTE CHICKEN THIGHS AND COUSCOUS WITH DILL
Using boneless, skinless chicken thighs instead of breasts is a smart way to make sure the meat stays moist and flavorful. And we love the way grape tomatoes soften under the heat of the broiler, adding more juicy goodness to the chicken. Lots of lemon, plus dill and oregano, give the dish a Greek feel.
Provided by Food Network Kitchen
Time 20m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Position an oven rack about 4 inches away from the broiler heat source, and preheat. Bring 1 1/2 cups water, the butter and 1/2 teaspoon salt to a simmer in a covered medium saucepan over medium-high heat. Remove from the heat, quickly stir in the couscous and let stand, covered, for 5 minutes. Fluff the couscous with a fork, stir in the dill, cover and set aside.
- Meanwhile, toss the chicken, tomatoes, lemon zest and juice, olive oil, 1 teaspoon salt, oregano and 1/2 teaspoon pepper together on a rimmed baking sheet. Unfold the chicken thighs so they're covered with the marinade, and lay them as flat as possible. Broil until the chicken is cooked through and browned, 10 to 12 minutes, rotating the pan and flipping the tomatoes and chicken halfway through.
- Transfer two chicken thighs and a few tomatoes to each plate. Stir the pan juices into the dilled couscous. Place 1 1/4 cups of couscous on each plate, and top with a scoop of chopped cucumbers, a dollop of yogurt and a lemon wedge.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 600 calorie, Fat 18 grams, SaturatedFat 4 grams, Cholesterol 195 milligrams, Sodium 930 milligrams, Carbohydrate 54 grams, Fiber 9 grams, Protein 57 grams, Sugar 5 grams
OUR FAVORITE LEMON HERB COUSCOUS SALAD
We love this light couscous salad - it doubles as a side, can be the main event or works well topped with grilled chicken or Adam's favorite, shrimp! With lots of texture from crisp cucumber, sweet tomatoes, crunchy nuts and raisins, this is certainly one of our favorites. You can even make it ahead of time. See the notes section below for our tips.
Provided by Adam and Joanne Gallagher
Categories Side Dish
Time 20m
Yield Makes approximately 8 (1 cup) servings
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Bring a large saucepan of salted water to a boil. Add couscous and cook until tender, 8-10 minutes. Drain.
- While the couscous cooks, in a large bowl, whisk the oil, mustard, honey, lemon zest, lemon juice, 1/2 teaspoon of salt, and 1/4 teaspoon pepper. Add the drained couscous to the dressing and mix well.
- Stir in the cucumber, tomato, herbs, walnuts and raisins. Taste for seasoning and adjust with salt and/or pepper as needed. Enjoy warm or cover then refrigerate until cool, about 1 hour.
Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1 cup, Calories 219, Protein 5 g, Carbohydrate 29 g, Fiber 2 g, Sugar 4 g, Fat 9 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, Cholesterol 0 mg, Sodium 160 mg
DILLED CHICKEN SALAD
I usually harvest a bounty of recipe requests whenever I serve this hearty, fresh-tasting salad with its delicate dill flavor. -Kimberly Speta, Kennedy, New York
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Lunch
Time 15m
Yield 10-12 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- In a large bowl, combine the first five ingredients. In another large bowl, whisk the dressing ingredients. Pour over salad; toss to coat. Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 446 calories, Fat 24g fat (8g saturated fat), Cholesterol 57mg cholesterol, Sodium 736mg sodium, Carbohydrate 38g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 15g protein.
MEDITERRANEAN COUSCOUS SALAD
Quick-cooking couscous lends to the 20-minute prep time of this Greek-style salad.
Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens
Categories Entree
Time 1h20m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- In 2-quart saucepan, heat broth to boiling. Stir in couscous; remove from heat. Cover; let stand 5 minutes.
- In large bowl, place tomatoes, cucumber, olives, onions and dill weed. Stir in couscous.
- In small bowl, beat lemon juice, oil and salt with wire whisk until well blended; pour over vegetable mixture and toss. Cover; refrigerate 1 hour to blend flavors.
- Just before serving, sprinkle with cheese.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 120, Carbohydrate 16 g, Cholesterol 0 mg, Fat 1, Fiber 2 g, Protein 3 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 250 mg, Sugar 2 g, TransFat 0 g
GRILLED CHICKEN THIGHS WITH ISRAELI COUSCOUS SALAD
There's a whole lot of flavor in this simple meal. The chicken gets a Greek treatment with a marinade of lemon, garlic and oregano; raisins, olives and feta make the couscous sweet and salty. Toasting the couscous first gives it a nutty flavor and keeps the grains separate and fluffy.
Provided by Food Network Kitchen
Categories main-dish
Time 55m
Yield 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 16
Steps:
- For the chicken: Add the olive oil, oregano, chicken and garlic to a large resealable plastic bag. Finely grate the zest of 1 lemon and add it to the bag; add the juice of both lemons to the bag. Seal the bag tightly and use your hands to vigorously massage the marinade into the chicken, making sure that the chicken is evenly coated. Marinate at room temperature while you make the couscous.
- Prepare a grill for medium-high heat.
- For the couscous: Heat a skillet over medium-high heat and toast the almonds, tossing occasionally, until lightly toasted. Set aside.
- Heat 1 tablespoon of the oil in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Add the couscous and cook, stirring occasionally, until toasted, about 3 minutes. Add the ginger and garlic and cook, stirring, about 1 minute. Add 2 1/4 cups water, the raisins and 1 teaspoon salt. Bring to a boil. Cover, reduce the heat to low and cook until all the water has been absorbed and the couscous is tender, about 12 minutes. Transfer the couscous to a large bowl and stir with a fork to break up any clumps and release excess steam. Set aside.
- Remove the chicken from the marinade and place on a platter. Lightly oil the grill grates. Sprinkle the chicken liberally with salt and pepper and arrange the pieces skin-side down on the grill, leaving some space between the pieces. Cook until the skin is lightly charred and releases itself from the grill, about 3 minutes. Rotate the chicken about 90 degrees so that the skin won't burn and cook another 3 minutes. Flip and cook for an additional 5 minutes. Cover the grill and cook until an instant-read thermometer inserted in the deepest part of each chicken thigh reads 165 degrees F, about 10 minutes. Transfer to a platter and rest for at least 5 minutes before serving.
- While the chicken rests, add the remaining 3 tablespoons oil, the almonds, feta, olives, parsley, 1/2 teaspoon salt and some ground black pepper to the couscous. Finely grate the zest of 1 lemon and add it to the couscous; squeeze the juice from both lemons into the couscous and toss to combine.
- Divide the couscous and chicken thighs among 6 plates and serve immediately.
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LEMONY COUSCOUS WITH MINT, DILL AND FETA
This is from Cooking Light magazine. A great Moroccan side dish. You can easily make this a main dish by adding cubed cooked chicken.
Provided by Charmie777
Categories Cheese
Time 10m
Yield 8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Combine first 4 ingredients in medium saucepan; bring to a boil.
- Gradually stir in couscous.
- Remove from heat. Cover and let stand 5 minutes. Fluff with fork; cool.
- Combine couscous, tomatoes and next 5 ingredients (thru dill) in a large bowl; toss well. Add cheese.
LEMON DILL COUSCOUS
Mary Jo Welch adds a touch of lemon and a hint of dill to dress up her couscous with flavorful results! The Brandon, Manitoba cook enjoys serving this as a low-fat side to most any full-flavored meat entree.
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Side Dishes
Time 10m
Yield 2 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 3
Steps:
- Follow couscous package directions for 2 servings, adding salt to the water and omitting the oil or butter from the first step. Stir in the couscous, lemon juice and dill. Cover and remove from the heat; let stand for 5 minutes. Fluff with a fork.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 249 calories, Fat 1g fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 302mg sodium, Carbohydrate 53g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 10g protein.
GRILLED LEMON CHICKEN AND MOROCCAN COUSCOUS SALAD
Provided by Dorie Greenspan
Categories Chicken Low Cal High Fiber Backyard BBQ Dinner Summer Grill Grill/Barbecue Healthy Couscous Bon Appétit
Number Of Ingredients 26
Steps:
- For couscous:
- Bring chicken broth, 1 tablespoon oil, ginger, garlic, 1 teaspoon salt, turmeric, cinnamon, and cumin to boil in heavy large saucepan. Stir in couscous and remove from heat. Scatter raisins over, cover, and let stand until couscous softens, about 10 minutes. Fluff couscous with fork, breaking up any lumps with fingertips. Transfer couscous to large bowl. Add cucumber, red bell pepper, carrot, green beans, and lemon peel. Whisk remaining 1 tablespoon oil, 1 teaspoon salt, and lemon juice in small bowl. Add to couscous; toss to coat. Season to taste with salt and pepper. DO AHEAD: Can be made 1 day ahead. Cover and chill. Bring to room temperature before serving.
- For chicken:
- Place 2 1/2 tablespoons oil, lemon juice, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 1/2 teaspoon pepper in large resealable plastic bag. Add chicken and seal bag, releasing any excess air; turn several times to coat. Let stand at room temperature 30 minutes. Alternatively, chill 1 to 3 hours and bring to room temperature before continuing.
- Prepare barbecue (high heat). Brush grill rack with oil. Transfer chicken from bag to barbecue with some marinade still clinging and grill until slightly charred and just cooked through, about 4 minutes per side. Transfer chicken to platter and let rest 10 minutes. Stir 3/4 cup chopped cilantro into couscous. Sprinkle almonds over, if desired. Drizzle chicken with oil, sprinkle remaining 1/3 cup chopped cilantro over, and garnish with lemon wedges. Serve with couscous.
COUSCOUS CHICKEN SALAD
"This is perfect for a speedy lunch. It's easy to make and you can keep most of the ingredients on hand for a nutritious meal." Linda Baggett - Arcata, California
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Lunch
Time 25m
Yield 9 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- In a large saucepan, bring broth and water to a boil. Stir in couscous. Cover and remove from the heat; let stand for 5 minutes. Fluff with a fork., Stir in the chicken, artichokes, tomatoes, red pepper, cucumber, parsley, cheese, onions and pepper. Drizzle with dressing and toss to coat. Refrigerate until serving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 392 calories, Fat 5g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 60mg cholesterol, Sodium 914mg sodium, Carbohydrate 54g carbohydrate (6g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 33g protein.
Tips:
- For the best flavor, use fresh dill. If you don't have fresh dill, you can use 1 tablespoon of dried dill.
- If you don't have cooked chicken, you can use rotisserie chicken or leftover chicken from another meal.
- You can also add other vegetables to this salad, such as diced cucumbers, tomatoes, or bell peppers.
- If you're making this salad ahead of time, don't add the dressing until you're ready to serve.
Conclusion:
This dilled couscous salad with chicken is a refreshing and flavorful side dish that's perfect for summer gatherings. It's also a great way to use up leftover chicken. With its bright flavors and healthy ingredients, this salad is sure to be a hit at your next potluck or barbecue.
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