How to Make Heirloom Tomato Salad with Chicken and Couscous | Recipe | Well Done

feta cheese

🥗Healthier: goat cheese

💰Cheaper: ricotta cheese

Goat cheese offers a tangy flavor with fewer calories.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: vegetable oil

Vegetable oil is more affordable and neutral in flavor.

couscous

🥗Healthier: quinoa

💰Cheaper: rice

Rice is a budget-friendly staple that works well in salads.

fresh basil

🥗Healthier: spinach

💰Cheaper: dried herbs

Dried herbs provide flavor at a lower cost.

Prepare couscous according to package instructions and let cool.

Chop heirloom tomatoes into bite-sized pieces and place in a large bowl.

Dice cucumber and red onion, then add to the bowl with tomatoes.

Shred cooked chicken and add to the salad mixture.

Crumble feta cheese over the top of the salad.

Chop fresh basil and sprinkle over the salad.

In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, salt, black pepper, and minced garlic.

Pour the dressing over the salad and toss gently to combine.

Slice avocado and arrange on top of the salad.

Drizzle balsamic vinegar over the avocado slices.

Serve on a bed of mixed greens for added freshness.

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