TABOULI SALAD WITH VEGETABLES AND ROASTED CHICKEN

 

 

This Mediterranean salad is delicious and full of flavors! Perfect anytime, lunch, brunch, dinner or a picnic! Enjoy it with a crisp Rose wine from Provence!

 

Preparation: 45 min; cooking time: 5 min.

Serving 8

 

2 cups Tabouli or couscous

2 cups water

1 bunch parsley, chopped

1 bunch mint, chopped + leaves for garnish

10 oz. mini San Marzano tomatoes, quartered

1 cucumber, peeled, seeds removed and diced

2 red bell peppers, roasted, peeled, seeded and diced

1 lb. chick peas, drained and rinsed

2 chicken breasts (from a roasted chicken), diced

3 tbsp. raisins

1 lemon, juice and zest

4 tbsp. extra virgin olive oil

Salt and pepper

 

Boil 2 cups of water. Put the Tabouli in a dish. Add the parsley, mint and lemon zest. Pour the water over the ingredients and let stand 5 minutes. Let cool down.

Combine the cucumber, tomatoes, peppers, chick peas, raisins and chicken breasts in a large serving bowl. Add the cold couscous and stir.

Prepare a vinaigrette with salt, pepper, lemon juice and olive oil in a small bowl. Pour over the Tabouli and combine.

Refrigerate and serve cold.

Garnish with mint leaves.

 

Bon Appetit!