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Chicken and Apricot Salad Recipe

Chicken and Apricot Salad Recipe

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Ingredients:

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1 1/2 cups instant couscous
1/4 tsp cinnamon
1/4 tsp ground cumin
1/2 tsp kosher salt , to taste
1/4 tsp pepper , to taste
1 cup fresh parsley, chopped ,plus
parsley sprig, for garnish
1 cup mint leaf, chopped
6 tbsp olive oil
4 chicken breasts, cooked
3 fresh apricots, pitted and cut into bite-size pieces
1 shallot, sliced into rings
1/2 cup unsalted pistachio nuts, shelled
2 tbsp balsamic vinegar

Directions:

Place the couscous in a large salad bowl.
In a medium saucepan bring 1 1/2 cups water to a boil and stir in the cinnamon, cumin, 1/2 teaspoon salt and pepper.
Pour mixture over the couscous. Cover and let stand for 5 minutes or until couscous is soft. Uncover and fluff with fork. Stir in parsley, mint and 2 tablespoons oil. Set aside.
Cut chicken into bite-size pieces and place in a seperate bowl. Add the apricots, shallot and pistachios. Toss.
Drizzle with the vinegar and remainining oil. Season with salt and pepper, if desired. Toss.
Add chicken mixture to couscous in salad bowl and toss.
Garnish with parsley sprigs if desired.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	427.52 Kcal (1790 kJ)
Calories from fat	184.21 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	20.47g	31%
Cholesterol	4.5mg	2%
Sodium	246.9mg	10%
Potassium	595.36mg	13%
Total Carbs	48.65g	16%
Sugars	4.77g	19%
Dietary Fiber	8.42g	34%
Protein	10.33g	21%
Vitamin C	29mg	48%
Vitamin A	2mg	66%
Iron	238.5mg	1325%
Calcium	128mg	13%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	253.27 Kcal (1060 kJ)
Calories from fat	109.13 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	12.13g	31%
Cholesterol	2.67mg	2%
Sodium	146.27mg	10%
Potassium	352.7mg	13%
Total Carbs	28.82g	16%
Sugars	2.82g	19%
Dietary Fiber	4.99g	34%
Protein	6.12g	21%
Vitamin C	17.2mg	48%
Vitamin A	1.2mg	66%
Iron	141.3mg	1325%
Calcium	75.8mg	13%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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