Roast Chicken & Giant Couscous Salad
This giant couscous salad is made with leftover roast chicken, fresh veg, feta cheese & a punchy basil dressing. A great way to use up leftovers!
Servings: 4 Portions
Equipment
- Saucepan
- Mixing Bowl
- Blender
Ingredients
- 200 g Giant Couscous
Basil Vinaigrette
- 60 g Fresh Basil Leaves
- 2 Garlic Cloves
- 2 tsp Dijon Mustard
- 4 tbsp White Wine Vinegar
- 100 g Olive Oil
Salad
- 400 g Leftover Roast Chicken (Shredded)
- 200 g Cherry Tomatoes (Cut Into Quarters)
- 1 Red Onion (Finely Diced)
- ½ A Large Cucumber (Sliced)
- 80 g Feta
Instructions
Giant Couscous
- Bring a saucepan of salted water to the boil then add in the couscous. Cover with a lid & simmer for 6-8 minutes, until tender. Drain through a sieve then leave to cool slightly.
Basil Vinaigrette
- Place the basil, garlic, mustard, vinegar & oil into a jug blender or food processor. Season well with salt & pepper then blend until smooth & emulsified.
Salad
- Use a fork to fluff up the couscous then add into a mixing bowl. Add in the vinaigrette then stir, to coat the couscous.
- Next, add the chicken, tomatoes, red onion & cucumber into the couscous. Season with salt & pepper then stir, to combine.
- Spoon the salad into bowls then crumble feta over each. Finish with black pepper then serve.
Notes
1. Leftover Chicken - This salad is a great way to use up leftover roast chicken. For 4 salads, you'll need 400 grams of chicken, which roughly equates to half a medium chicken.
2. Couscous - Giant couscous is available to buy in most supermarkets & should be cooked in boiling, salted water until tender. We're cooking our own couscous, so make sure to use dried couscous.
It's best to mix the vinaigrette with the couscous whilst it's still slightly warm, as this will make it coat the outside better.
3. Vinaigrette - The basil vinaigrette can be made up to 3 days in advance & should be stored in the fridge.
4. Making In Advance - Once mixed, the couscous salad can be served straight away or will keep in the fridge for a day or 2, depending on when you cooked the chicken.