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T&T REC: Asian Slaw with Chicken

From Nigella Lawson's Nigella Bites
serves 2, but can easily be multiplied

1/2 small head cabbage
3 carrots
1/2 chicken breast cooked
1-1/2 Tbsp. vegetable oil
1-1/2 Tbsp. soy sauce
1-1/2 Tbsp. rice vinegar
1 tsp sugar
1/2 scotch bonnet chile (or other hot), seeds removed and minced
1/2 lime, juiced
1/2 clove garlic, mined
1/2 small onion, thinly sliced in half moons
small bunch mint

Shred cabbage, carrot, chicken, and mint.

Mix oil, soy, vinegar, minced chile, lime juice, garlic, and onion. Allow to blend one hour.

Mix slaw with dressing.

Can be made ahead and mixed at the last minute.

 
Another great couscous salad...

Cranberry Raisin Couscous Salad

Serves 8

2 tsp. olive oil
2 tsp. butter
1/2 Cup onion, diced
One 10-oz box instant couscous
2 1/4 Cup vegetable or chicken broth
1/2 Cup dried cranberries
1/4 Cup Raisins
1/2 Cup broken cashews
1/2 Cup cilantro, washed and finely chopped
1/4 Cup green onions, very finely chopped
salt and pepper
1/4 cup carrots, diced, optional

Heat oil and butter in a non-stick saute saucepan, then saute onions with a pinch of salt until onions are translucent.

Add couscous and vegetable broth, bring to a boil, stir once, cover and remove from heat.

Let stand 5 minutes. Fluff couscous and add cranberries, raisins, cashews, cilantro, and green onions and carrots.

Add salt and pepper to taste. Cover for a few minutes, then serve.

From Pastrywiz.net

 
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