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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