Chopped Salad with Chicken, Couscous, and Vegetables
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- Served Person: Makes 6 servings
- 1 cup mayonnaise
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- 1/3 cup dried currants
- 1/3 cup shelled pumpkin seeds
- 2 cups fresh corn kernels (from about 2 ears)
- 1 cup (packed) fresh basil leaves
- Carbohydrate 127 g(42%)
- Cholesterol 39 mg(13%)
- Fat 39 g(61%)
- Fiber 9 g(38%)
- Protein 32 g(63%)
- Saturated Fat 7 g(37%)
- Sodium 436 mg(18%)
- Calories 994
Preparation Blend basil leaves, mayonnaise, and shallot in processor until smooth. Gradually blend in buttermilk and lemon juice. Season dressing to taste with salt and pepper. (Can be made 1 day ahead. Cover and refrigerate.) Mix Asiago cheese, currants, and pumpkin seeds in medium bowl. Using 1/6 of couscous, 1/6 of arugula, 1/6 of tomatoes, 1/6 of chicken, 1/6 of corn, and 1/6 of Asiago cheese mixture, form rows on each of 6 plates. Serve, passing dressing separately. Available at specialty foods stores and some supermarkets.
Preparation Blend basil leaves, mayonnaise, and shallot in processor until smooth. Gradually blend in buttermilk and lemon juice. Season dressing to taste with salt and pepper. (Can be made 1 day ahead. Cover and refrigerate.) Mix Asiago cheese, currants, and pumpkin seeds in medium bowl. Using 1/6 of couscous, 1/6 of arugula, 1/6 of tomatoes, 1/6 of chicken, 1/6 of corn, and 1/6 of Asiago cheese mixture, form rows on each of 6 plates. Serve, passing dressing separately. Available at specialty foods stores and some supermarkets.
