Chicken salad with couscous and olive vinaigrette
4 servings
30 minutes
Chicken salad with couscous and olive vinaigrette is an exquisite blend of freshness and rich flavor. This recipe is inspired by Mediterranean culinary traditions, where juicy vegetables, olive oil, and aromatic herbs create a harmonious dish. Couscous adds a delicate texture to the salad, while grilled chicken breast reveals its appetizing smoky note. Salty olives and capers combined with refreshing lemon juice complement the flavor palette, making the salad both light and nutritious. This salad is perfect for summer picnics, light lunches, or Mediterranean-style dinners. It works well as a standalone dish or as a side to fish or seafood. Its simplicity in preparation makes it an excellent choice for those who appreciate rich flavors and healthy ingredients.
1
Preheat the grill or barbecue. Season the chicken with salt and pepper and place it on the oiled grate. Grill for 4-5 minutes on each side until cooked. Transfer to a plate and cool. Cut into small pieces.
- Salt: 0.3 teaspoon
- Ground black pepper: 0.3 teaspoon
- Chicken breast fillet: 2 pieces
2
Cook the couscous in boiling water until done. Drain and rinse under cold water.
- Couscous: 1 glass
3
In a large bowl, mix finely chopped olives, parsley, finely chopped capers, olive oil, lemon juice, salt, pepper, and minced garlic. Mix well, add couscous, and mix again. Before serving, add chicken.
- Pitted olives: 0.3 glass
- Chopped parsley: 2 tablespoons
- Capers: 1 tablespoon
- Extra virgin olive oil: 2 tablespoons
- Lemon juice: 1 tablespoon
- Salt: 0.3 teaspoon
- Ground black pepper: 0.3 teaspoon
- Garlic: 1 clove
- Couscous: 1 glass
- Chicken breast fillet: 2 pieces