Chicken Salad with Couscous and Oranges

A simple and healthy salad using leftover roast chicken, couscous, fresh oranges, and pea shoots with a citrus dressing.

Healthy Chicken Quick Leftovers Couscous Salad

Estimated Nutrition

Calories

526.2

kcal / serving

1052.4 kcal total

Carbs

54.9g

per serving

109.8 g total

Fat

21.3g

per serving

42.6 g total

Protein

29.1g

per serving

58.2 g total

Cook Time

minutes

Serves

people

Dietary

Vegetarian Vegan Dairy Free Gluten Free

Ingredients

Fruits

piece

Lemon

Juice only

piece

Orange

Juice only

piece

Orange

Left whole to be peeled and chopped

GrainsCereals

100

Couscous

2 large handfuls

Meat

150

Chicken Meat

Handful, from a leftover organic roast chicken

NutsSeeds

Salt

To taste

Black Pepper

To taste, freshly ground

handful

Chives

Chopped fresh

handful

Basil

Fresh leaves

OilsFats

Olive Oil

Fruity variety, couple glugs

Vegetables

handful

Pea Shoots

Method

Place couscous in a bowl and cover with boiling water by 2 cm.

Whisk lemon juice, orange juice, and olive oil, then season with salt and pepper.

Pour the dressing over the couscous and let soak for 10 minutes.

Peel and chunk the remaining orange, removing the skin and pith.

Gently mix the orange chunks, chicken, and herbs into the couscous.

Top two plates of pea shoots with the prepared chicken couscous salad.