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['Close-up of a curried couscous salad with chicken, apples, and spinach in a bowl.', 'Side view of a vibrant salad featuring couscous, chickpeas, and diced chicken mixed with curry.', 'Fresh salad composed of curried couscous, diced apple, spinach, and scallions garnished with lemon juice.', 'A colorful plate showcasing curried couscous salad with visible ingredients like chicken and apples.']

Warm chicken, apple, and curried couscous salad

A flavorful and healthy salad combining tender chicken, crisp apples, and spiced couscous, perfect for a quick lunch or dinner.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Course Salad
Cuisine International
Servings 6 servings
Calories 420 kcal

Ingredients
  

Broth and grains

  • 1.5 cups Water
  • 1.25 tsp Curry powder
  • 0.75 tsp Table salt
  • 1 cup Uncooked couscous, plain variety

Canned chickpeas

  • 1 can Canned undrained chickpeas, rinsed and drained

Fruits and proteins

  • 1 medium Apple, unpeeled and diced
  • 0.5 pound Cooked skinless, boneless chicken breast, diced

Vegetables and herbs

  • 2 medium Uncooked scallions, sliced
  • 6 oz Fresh spinach

Dressing and oil

  • 3 tbsp Fresh lemon juice
  • 2 tsp Olive oil

Instructions
 

  • Bring water, 1 tsp curry powder, and 1/2 tsp salt to a boil. Add couscous, cover, remove from heat, and let stand 5 minutes. Fluff with a fork.
  • Mix chickpeas, apple, chicken, scallions, lemon juice, olive oil, remaining curry powder, and salt in a large bowl. Add cooked couscous and combine.
  • Divide spinach among plates and top with couscous salad. Serve immediately.

Notes

For extra flavor, toast the couscous lightly before cooking.
Keyword apple, chicken, couscous