Layered Chicken Salad Recipe
Ingredients
- Ingredients for Couscous:
- 1 cup reduced-sodium chicken broth
- 2/3 cup couscous
- 1 medium tomato, seeded and diced
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
- Ingredients for Chicken Salad:
- 16 ounces cooked chicken breast, chopped
- 5 green onions, chopped
- 1 cucumber, peeled, seeded and diced
- 2 tablespoons mayonnaise
- salt and pepper to taste
- avocado slices, optional
Directions
- Directions:
- 1. In 1-quart saucepan, heat broth to boiling over high heat. Stir in couscous; cover and remove from heat. Let stand 5 minutes. Uncover; fluff couscous with fork. Cool slightly.
- 2. Remove both ends from an empty food can (about 3 inches in diameter and 3 inches tall) to make a hollow cylinder. Wash and dry can thoroughly.
- 3. In bowl, combine couscous, tomato, and parsley; set aside.
- 4. In another bowl, mix chicken, onions, cucumber, mayonnaise, and seasoning. Place can on plate; spoon in one-fourth of couscous mixture. Gently press with back of spoon.
- 5. Top couscous with one-fourth of chicken salad mixture, pressing with spoon, slowly lift off can. Repeat with remaining 3 salads. Serve with fresh fruit.
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Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per Serving | %DV |
|---|---|
| Serving Size 297g | |
| Recipe makes 4 servings | |
| Calories 377 | |
| Calories from Fat 164 | 44% |
| Total Fat 18.31g | 23% |
| Saturated Fat 3.83g | 15% |
| Trans Fat 0.11g | |
| Cholesterol 58mg | 19% |
| Sodium 199mg | 8% |
| Potassium 603mg | 17% |
| Total Carbs 28.15g | 8% |
| Dietary Fiber 4.5g | 15% |
| Sugars 1.88g | 1% |
| Protein 24.58g | 39% |
