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Grape, chicken and pearl couscous salad

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Perfect for days when you're short on time, whip up this easy couscous salad in less than 30 minutes. Filled with sweet red grapes, chicken and topped in a tangy lemon mixture, this dish makes for a refreshing meal.

  • Serves4
  • Cook time10 minutes
  • Prep time15 minutes, (+ cooling time)

Ingredients

  • 1 cup (200g) pearl couscous
  • 2 tbs olive oil
  • 4 x 120g Coles RSPCA Approved Chicken Breast Fillets
  • 2 tsp ground cumin
  • ½ bunch celery, yellow leaves reserved, thinly sliced diagonally
  • 1 cup (175g) white grapes, halved
  • 1 cup (190g) red grapes, halved
  • ⅓ cup (35g) walnuts, toasted, coarsely chopped
  • 100g reduced-fat feta, crumbled
  • 1 lemon, zested, juiced

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Method

  1. Step 1

    Cook couscous in a saucepan of salted boiling water for 5-6 mins or until tender. Refresh under cold running water. Drain.

  2. Step 2

    Meanwhile, heat 1 tsp of the oil in a non-stick frying pan over medium heat. Sprinkle chicken with cumin and season with salt and pepper. Cook for 4 mins each side or until golden brown and cooked through. Transfer to a plate. Cover with foil. Set aside to cool.

  3. Step 3

    Coarsely shred the chicken. Place in a bowl with the couscous, celery and celery leaves, grapes, walnut and feta.

  4. Step 4

    Whisk lemon juice and remaining oil in a bowl. Season with salt and pepper. Drizzle over salad and toss to combine. Serve sprinkled with lemon zest.