Hello all– How is your summer rolling along?? We’re trying to keep cool and our ice cream consumption is definitely on the rise! And if we can manage dinner without turning on the oven, all the better.
So here’s a cool, fresh, filling salad that’s just right for a hot summer evening. Add something cold to drink and a bit of crusty bread. Perfect. I think you’d like it.
FRUITY AVOCADO & CHICKEN COUSCOUS SALAD WITH HONEY MUSTARD VINAIGRETTE
Salad:
1 cup couscous
14 oz. can chicken broth
salt & freshly ground pepper to taste
1 skinless, boneless chicken breast
1 avocado, peeled & cut to chunks
1/3 cup dried apricots, chopped
1/3 cup dried cranberries, chopped
1/2 cup cilantro, chopped
1/3 cup almonds, coarsely chopped
1/4 cup green onion, chopped
Dressing:
1/3 cup olive oil
3 tab. cider vinegar
2 tsp. honey
1 tsp. seedy mustard
salt & freshly ground pepper to taste
Bring the chicken broth to a boil on the stovetop. Pour in the cup of couscous. Turn off the heat and let it sit for 5 minutes. Scoop the couscous into an ample bowl and let it cool to room temperature. Drop all the salad ingredients into the bowl and stir them up.
To make the dressing, put all the dressing ingredients into a container with a tight fitting lid. Shake the container until the ingredients are thoroughly blended. Mix it into the salad and refrigerate it until you are ready to eat. Enjoy!
The Thankful Heart 
Oh but this looks good!! And just pulled half a box of couscous out of the cupboard this morning, thinking I need to make something with this, but what!!??
I’d like to try it with Quinoa– but we had some left over couscous so that’s what it ended up being. Happy Saturday Mollie! xo
Sounds delicious. I love couscous, particularly in salad form.
Me too! Just fresh and light. What have you been eating this summer?? xox Lisa!
Lots of basil and feta and tomatoes and cucumbers. Oh, and way too much chocolate.
And pasta?? (with that tomato & basil??)
Sounds like perfect summer eating! Enjoy Lisa. hugs hugs!
OH Rhonda – this is my kind of salad, the throw it all together kind. My guys do not like fruit with meat however. I know, I know, they are truly weird! – Kat
Oh gosh Kat– I had opinionated eaters here too. No salmon or mushrooms or peas… But now it’s just Larry and me– so a whole new eating world has opened up! Happy cooking!! And what are you reading this summer. Always like your suggestions! hugs!
Yes! Love oven free dinners in summer, and I love all the colors in this dish. So pretty I feel like I can taste it (but without the chicken you know).
Hey Lacey– it was good lunch leftovers the next day. And without the chicken– even better, right?? xox
Lol yes
That looks fresh and healthy Rhonda! thanks for sharing. 😋😘
Thanks Lilly! Going over to your blog to read about your last travels! hugs!
So sweet of you, Rhonda!xoxox😘
Hello Rhonda! This salad looks absolutely amazing! 🙂 I have been catching up with your posts and you seem very busy! 🙂 ❤ My dad is with us for some time here so I am spending most of my free time with my family 🙂 I hope you are having great summer… and this salad – definitely something what I am going to prepare! Hugs!!!
Looks yummmm😋
Thanks! so kind.
You’re welcome 😍