Chicken & couscous citrus salad
It would appear that what I thought was the end of my stupid spring cold was actually the eye of it. I thought I was over it and on the mend but Sunday night took a turn again and am now afflicted with a very unattractive cough.
Yesterday I downed nearly two liters of lemon tea in an effort to scare it away and I think it might have helped. I’ve also tried to eat lots of fruit and vegetables and all things good for me in the hope of finally kicking this thing to the curve (3 weeks is enough thank you!).
Chicken & couscous citrus salad
You know salad isn’t really my thing. I’m not a fan of dishes loaded up with leaves. In fact mum tells me that my grandfather use to call them ‘a waste of stomach space’ and I’m sorry to all you salad lovers but I agree tend to agree with him.
That’s why my type of salad is more likely to contain lots of other goodies with the green stuff as a little add on rather than the main ingredient. A few weeks ago I had the most delicious salad at Kettle & Tin and have been wanting to try to re-create it at home. Although not quite as good as the original, I think my version came pretty close and it most definitely made me feel a little bit better.
The ingredients
There are lots of fresh ingredients and lemon perfect for fighting off the bugs.
Couscous, rocket and feta
You probably have a better method for cooking couscous than me but this is how I do it (the lazy way). I measure it into a large Pyrex jug then add the same amount of boiling water and a little extra then fluff it all up with a fork. I put a plastic cover over it and left it sit until the water has absorbed then fluff it up again. Sure it’s not perfect but it works for me. If you’re making a big batch I’m sure there are better ways.
Mix it up
In a little container, mix up the lemon juice, zest, oil and balsamic to make a dressing.
Once you’ve cooked your couscous however you like, add the feta, rocket and half the dressing and mix it all together. I would advise using a bigger bowl than I did so that it actually stays in the bowl.
Add the stars of the show
Divide the mixture between the serving bowls and delicately lay the sliced chicken and roasted tomatoes on top.
Chicken & couscous citrus salad
Finish them off with a drizzle of dressing. They’re best served at about room temperature or chilled. Enjoy!
What about you? Do you love salad? Have you been hit by the spring lurgy?
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Chicken & couscous citrus salad
- 1½ cups cooked cous cous
- 1 chicken breast, cooked and sliced
- 3 slow-cooked tomatoes
- 1 handful rocket
- zest and juice of one lemon
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp balsamic vinegar
- 100g feta, crumbled
- In a bowl, whisk together the lemon juice, lemon zest, olive and balsamic vinegar.
- In a large bowl, stir the feta, couscous and rocket together.
- Toss through half the dressing.
- Divide between two serving bowls.
- Arrange the chicken and tomato over the top and pour over the rest of the dressing.
- Serve immediately.
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Ooo, I love everything in this salad! When I go to a salad bar, I try to get everything except the lettuce – it’s all the other vegetables and toppings that are so good! Sounds like a terrible cold – keep that lemon tea coming – hope you feel better soon.
Yay I’m not the only one! I’m so over it Jess. Hopefully by the end of the week it will have left me.
Oh no! I hope you’re feeling better. Snuggle up under the covers and have lots to drink
Hehe well this is where you and I differ because I’m quite mad for salad 
Thanks Lorraine!
Beautiful and delicious looking Claire. Wish I had this for my lunch today! How far is your delivery service for take out?
I think it could extend that far although I’m not sure it would survive!
I love salads but they’ve got to have more than grass. I like lots of veggies or dried fruit or quinoa or pasta. Sorry you’ve been under the weather. You’d better be healthy by the weekend!
I know Maureen! I’m resting up big time!! That’s the way I like my salads too.
I hope you’ll be better soon. That’s not good and that certainly is too long of a time for a cold to be hanging around. And you don’t need to be coughing down in Adelaide! What a lovely salad. Yes, this would be very good for you and help you on the road to recovery I’m sure xx
No I know no one will want to talk to the infectious girl coughing in the corner!!! Thanks Charlie! x