Recipe information
Yield
6 Servings
Ingredients
1
cup (packed) fresh basil leaves
1
cup mayonnaise
1
shallot, halved
1
cup buttermilk
1
tablespoon fresh lemon juice
1
/3 cup grated Asiago cheese*
1
/3 cup dried currants
1
/3 cup shelled pumpkin seeds
1
10-ounce package plain couscous, cooked according to package instructions (about 5 cups)
3
cups coarsely chopped arugula
1
pound plum tomatoes, seeded, diced (about 2 cups)
2
grilled chicken breast halves, diced
2
cups fresh corn kernels (from about 2 ears)
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Preparation
Step 1
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. DO AHEAD Can be made 1 day ahead. Cover and refrigerate.
Step 2
Mix Asiago cheese, currants, and pumpkin seeds in medium bowl.
Step 3
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.
Step 4
* Available at specialty foods stores and some supermarkets.