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Whole Wheat Couscous Chicken Salad

Servings 4

Ingredients

  • 1 cup whole wheat pearl couscous
  • 1-2 cups diced cooked chicken
  • 1/4 cup chopped fresh basil
  • 3 tablespoons capers, drained
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
  • 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon grated lemon peel
  • 1/2 lemon, juiced
  • 2 cups mixed salad greens
  • 1/2 cup feta cheese crumbles

Instructions

  1. Prepare couscous as directed on package.  Fluff with fork, cool.  In a large mixing bowl combine chicken, basil, capers, couscous and tomatoes.  Toss with olive oil, lemon peel and lemon juice.  Refrigerate until serving.  Remove salad from refrigerator 1/2 hour prior to serving, mix in salad greens, top with feta.  Drizzle with a bit of olive oil, if desired.