Curried Chicken and couscous Salad
- Roasted chicken (or store bought rotisserie) cut into bite sized pieces
- 2 tablespoons good quality olive oil
- Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper
- 1/2 cup greek yogurt
- 1/4 mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon curry powder
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- 3 -4 tablespoons chutney (I like Major Grey's Chutney for this)
- Zest and juice from 1 lime
- Dash of cayenne pepper
- Splash of rose wine (optional)
- 1/2 cup seedless grapes, halved
- 2 scallions, finely sliced
- Roasted, salted cashew pieces
- Cilantro
- Cooked Israeli couscous
- Red butter leaf lettuce
- Balsamic vinegar
- Avocado
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the greek yogurt, mayonnaise, curry powder, garlic powder, lime juice and zest, chutney, wine, cayenne pepper and olive oil . Salt and pepper to taste.
- Add the chicken, celery, grapes, and scallions
- Toss well, taste and adjust the seasoning, if necessary.
- Chill the curried chicken salad until ready to serve.
- Place red butter leaf lettuce in wide bowl and drizzle with olive oil and balsamic dressing. Place spoonful of couscous over lettuce and top with chicken salad. Top with avocado, cashews and cilantro.
