Giadas Mediterranian Salad
Nutritional Info
- Servings Per Recipe: 6
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories: 264.6
- Total Fat: 19.1 g
- Cholesterol: 23.1 mg
- Sodium: 504.4 mg
- Total Carbs: 15.2 g
- Dietary Fiber: 1.4 g
- Protein: 10.3 g
View full nutritional breakdown of Giadas Mediterranian Salad calories by ingredient
Number of Servings: 6
Ingredients
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1 lb israeli couscous
1/4 plus 3 tbsp evoo
2 garlic cloves
3 cups chicken stock
3 chicken breasts, cubed and saute
1 cup basil
1/2 mint
1/4 cup dried cranberries
1/4 cup slivered almonds toasted
2 lemons juiced, 1 zested
Directions
In a medium saucepan,saute chicken until done in 3 tablespoons of the olive oil over medium heat. Remove chicken and add the garlic and cook for 1 minute. Add the couscous and cook until toasted and lightly browned, stirring often, about 5 minutes. Carefully add the stock, and the juice of 1 lemon, and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat and simmer, covered, until the couscous is tender, but still firm to the bite, stirring occasionally, about 8 to 10 minutes. Drain the couscous.
In a large bowl, toss the cooked couscous with the remaining olive oil, remaining lemon juice, zest, salt, and pepper and let cool.
Once the couscous is room temperature, add the fresh herbs, dried cranberries, and almonds. Toss to combine and serve.
Number of Servings: 6
Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user MAGANCAVALIER.
In a large bowl, toss the cooked couscous with the remaining olive oil, remaining lemon juice, zest, salt, and pepper and let cool.
Once the couscous is room temperature, add the fresh herbs, dried cranberries, and almonds. Toss to combine and serve.
Number of Servings: 6
Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user MAGANCAVALIER.