Curried Couscous and Chicken Salad

Elevate your salad game with this vibrant Curried Couscous and Chicken Salad, a perfect balance of bold flavors, hearty textures, and fresh ingredients. This recipe combines tender, golden chicken breasts with fluffy couscous, sweet raisins, and crunchy toasted almonds, all brought together with a creamy curry-spiced yogurt dressing. Chopped red bell peppers, cucumber, red onion, and a hint of fresh cilantro add layers of color and zest to every bite. Ready in just 40 minutes, this dish is as versatile as it is delicious—serve it as a refreshing main course or a flavorful side dish. Packed with protein, fiber, and warming spices, this salad is ideal for meal prep, picnics, or a quick and satisfying weekday dinner.

Nutriscore Rating: 71/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:20 mins

Total Time:40 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 1 cup couscous
• 1.25 cups low-sodium chicken broth
• 3 tablespoons olive oil
• 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
• 0.5 teaspoons salt
• 0.25 teaspoons black pepper
• 1 tablespoons curry powder
• 0.5 cups plain Greek yogurt
• 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
• 1 teaspoons honey
• 1 red bell pepper, diced
• 1 cucumber, peeled and diced
• 0.25 cups red onion, finely chopped
• 0.5 cups raisins
• 0.25 cups fresh cilantro, chopped
• 0.25 cups slivered almonds, toasted

Directions

Step 1

In a medium saucepan, bring the chicken broth to a boil. Stir in the couscous, cover, and remove from heat. Let stand for 5 minutes, then fluff with a fork and set aside to cool.

Step 2

Season the chicken breasts with salt and black pepper evenly on both sides.

Step 3

In a large skillet, heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil over medium heat. Cook the chicken breasts for 4-5 minutes on each side or until they are fully cooked and golden brown. Remove from skillet and let rest for 5 minutes before chopping into bite-sized cubes.

Step 4

In a small bowl, whisk together the remaining 2 tablespoons of olive oil, curry powder, Greek yogurt, lemon juice, and honey until smooth. This will be the dressing.

Step 5

In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooked couscous, diced chicken, red bell pepper, cucumber, red onion, and raisins.

Step 6

Pour the curry dressing over the couscous mixture and stir until everything is evenly coated.

Step 7

Fold in the fresh cilantro and toasted slivered almonds for a touch of freshness and crunch.

Step 8

Taste and adjust seasoning with more salt or pepper if needed.

Step 9

Serve immediately or refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to allow flavors to meld. Garnish with extra cilantro or almonds if desired.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1343.0g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1525.9

Total Fat 69.0g	0%
Saturated Fat 11.3g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 4.2g
Cholesterol 182.2mg	0%
Sodium 3844.6mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 140.5g	0%
Dietary Fiber 15.4g	0%
Total Sugars 75.9g
Protein 95.6g	0%

Vitamin D 2IU	0%
Calcium 373.8mg	0%
Iron 11.8mg	0%
Potassium 2274.0mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 39.7%

Protein: 24.4%

Carbs: 35.9%