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Chicken, Cherry Tomato, Spinach, Raisin & Couscous Salad
By Michelle | June 24, 2008
One of the things I love about roast chicken is its versatility; so much so that leftovers can be transformed into a totally different meal. Take this salad for example. Cool and refreshing, not to mention easy and quick to make; ideal for a hot summer’s day or for taking to work to gobble up in front of the computer.
P.S. Ilva from Lucullian Delights is hosting this month’s Heart of the Matter event.
Chicken, Cherry Tomato, Spinach, Raisin & Couscous Salad
Serves 4
Preparation: 15 mins - Cooking: None
Weight Watchers POINTS Per Serving: 4½
Preparation: 15 mins - Cooking: None
Weight Watchers POINTS Per Serving: 4½
Ingredients
- 200g (7 oz) couscous
- 60g (2 oz) raisins
- 300ml (10 fl oz) chicken stock
- 20 cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 lemon, juiced (optional)
- 350g (12 oz) roasted chicken breasts, thinly sliced, skin discarded
- 4 handfuls spinach leaves, sliced thinly
Method
- Put the couscous and raisins in a heatproof bowl. Pour the chicken stock over, cover and leave to stand for 10 minutes.
- Fluff up the couscous with a fork and toss in the tomatoes, spinach and chicken.
- Sprinkle with lemon juice, season and serve immediately.
Serving Suggestion
- Dollops of plain yogurt go very well with this salad. (To Weight Watchers dieters: yogurt isn’t inclusive in the POINTS mentioned above.)
Topics: 4 Points, Lactose Free, Main Course, No Cook, Salad, a) 30 mins or less |
June 24th, 2008 at 22:19
Looking good - I have some Israeli couscous that might work with this - sounds perfect for a light dinner.
June 25th, 2008 at 16:26
It look’s to good to be through I am definitely going to try this
June 25th, 2008 at 16:38
It looks very fresh and delicious, Michelle. And yay for healthy food that can also be yummy!
June 26th, 2008 at 12:41
Thanks a lot for the entry, it is perfect!
June 29th, 2008 at 16:31
michelle - love this, especially for summer…and would love to have it resubmitted to TasteSpotting, but maybe cropped exactly how you want it to appear, 250×250? when it was submitted, it cropped it to the left, not as balanced
July 10th, 2008 at 11:59
I love leftover chicken - there is just so much you can do with it! This looks perfect for lunch, provided we actually get some summer weather this year!!