Apple, Fennel & Chicken Salad with Couscous

Ingredients

• 12 g Boneless chicken breas
• 3 tbsp Olive oil divided
• 1 cup Whole wheat couscous
• 2 piece(s) Red apples
• 1 cup Lemon juice divided
• 1 tbsp Fennel bulb
• 1 tbsp Balsamic vinegar
• 1 cup Sugar
• 1/4 tsp Salt
• 1/4 tsp Ground black pepper
• 3 cup Fresh baby spinach
• 2 tbsp Walnuts, chopped, may use pecans or almonds

Instructions

1. Slice chicken breasts crosswise into 1/2 inch strips.
2. Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in large skillet over medium heat.
3. Add chicken, cook 8-10 minutes until done, stirring occasionally, remove from heat.
4. While chicken is sautéing, cook couscous according to package directions, let cool.
5. Core and chop apples, place in large bowl; toss with 1 tablespoon lemon juice.
6. Chop fennel bulb (discarding stem and fronds) and add to bowl.
7. In a small bowl, whisk remaining oil and lemon juice with balsamic vinegar, sugar, salt, and pepper.
8. Add chicken, couscous, spinach, and nuts to bowl with apples and fennel.
9. Drizzle with dressing, toss to coat, and serve.
10. Can be made several hours ahead and refrigerated.

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