Chicken-Date Couscous Salad (serves 2)

3/4 cup instant couscous
1 cup chicken breasts, cooked and cubed
1 cup cherry tomatoes cut in halves
1/2 cup grated carrots
1/2 cup California dates, chopped
1/4 cup toasted almonds, chopped
1 tablespoon green onions, sliced
1/4 cup Italian salad dressing, bottled
salt and pepper to taste

Cook couscous according to package directions. Fluff with a fork and let cool.

When cool, toss with remaining ingredients. Season to taste with salt and pepper.

Makes 2 servings
Source: California Date Commission