MOROCCAN COUSCOUS SALAD
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Servings: 6
Ingredients
• 1 1/2 cups chicken broth
• 1 cup (about 6 ounces) coarsely chopped dried plums
• 1 teaspoon curry powder
• 1 cup (6 ounces) dry couscous
• 1/2 cup chopped green onions
• 1/4 cup olive oil
• 1/4 cup white wine vinegar
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/8 teaspoon pepper
• 1 1/2 cups (8 ounces) cubed cooked chicken
• 2/3 cup chopped tomato
• 1/2 cup sliced almonds, toasted (optional)
Preparation
In medium saucepan, combine chicken broth, dried plums and curry powder; bring to a boil.
Remove from heat; stir in couscous and green onions.
Let stand, covered, 5 minutes.
Fluff with fork; allow to cool.
Meanwhile, in small bowl, whisk together olive oil, vinegar, salt and pepper; add to couscous, tossing to coat.
Stir in chicken and tomato.
Just before serving, stir in almonds, if desired.
Tip:
To toast almonds, arrange in even layer on baking sheet.
Bake in 350°F oven 5 to 7 minutes or until lightly browned.
Nutritional Information (per serving)
Calories 340
Cholesterol 30mg
% of Calories from Fat 29%
Fat 11g
Sodium 380mg
Carbohydrates 43g
Protein 17g
Fiber 4g
California Dried Plum Board - www.californiadriedplums.org
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