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"CHICK-CHICK" SALAD

This is an official 5 A Day recipe.

Ingredients
• 3/4 cup water
• 1/2 tsp. salt
• 1/2 tsp. curry powder
• 2/3 cup couscous
• 1 cup cooked chicken breast, cubed (about 1/2 lb., boneless, skinless)’
• 1-1/2 cups cooked (1/2 cup dry) or 1 can (15 oz) garbanzo beans, drained
• 1/2 cup red cabbage, chopped
• 1/4 cup celery, thinly sliced
• 1/4 cup plus 2 Tbsp. fresh orange juice
• 1 tsp. orange rind, grated
• 2 tsp. olive oil
• 1/4 tsp. pepper
 

Directions
In a medium saucepan, bring water, salt, and curry powder to a boil; stir in couscous.

Remove from heat; let stand, covered, 5 minutes.

Fluff with a fork.

Add chicken, garbanzos, cabbage, onions, and celery.

Combine orange rind, orange juice, olive oil, and pepper in a small bowl; stir with a wire whisk until blended.

Add to couscous mixture; toss well.

Serve immediately or chill.
 

Nutritional Analysis Per Serving: Calories, 309; Fat, 5g; Cholesterol, 26mg; Fiber, 5g; Sodium, 331 mg; percent calories from fat, 16%.

Recipe provided by the California Dry Bean Advisory Board.