Name: Char-grilled vegetable, chicken and couscous salad
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 15 min
Yield: 4
Ingredients: 1 1/2 cup (300g) couscous; 1 1/2 cup (375ml) boiling water; 1 tablespoon olive oil; 2 cup (420g) drained mixed char-grilled vegetables; 1 cup fresh mint, lightly packed; 1 cup fresh flat-leaf parsley leaves, lightly packed; 1 1/2 cup (250g) shredded barbecued chicken; 1/2 cup (140g) greek-style yogurt; 1 medium_piece (140g) lemon, cut into wedges

Ingredients

1 1/2 cup (300g) couscous

1 1/2 cup (375ml) boiling water

1 tablespoon olive oil

2 cup (420g) drained mixed char-grilled vegetables

1 cup fresh mint, lightly packed

1 cup fresh flat-leaf parsley leaves, lightly packed

1 1/2 cup (250g) shredded barbecued chicken

1/2 cup (140g) greek-style yogurt

1 medium_piece (140g) lemon, cut into wedges

Method

1.Combine couscous, the water and oil in large heatproof bowl. Cover, stand 5 minutes or until liquid is absorbed. Fluff with fork. Season to taste.

2.Chop vegetables and herbs coarsely.

3.Add chicken, vegetables and herbs to couscous in large bowl, toss to combine. Serve with yogurt and lemon wedges.

This salad will keep for up to 2 days in the refrigerator. Pack yogurt and lemon wedges separately. You need about half a barbecued chicken. We used 2 x 280g jars of mixed char-grilled vegetables in oil (not the pickled variety); you can also buy marinated grilled vegetables from the delicatessen.
Note

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