I love Quinoa no matter how it is prepared, and the fact that it is such a healthy grain, is an added benefit. This Quinoa Chicken Salad is ideal for a picnic or barbecue, as it’s very easy to put together and can be made the night before serving. This is a different type of salad that I hope you will enjoy.
Buen provecho!
Ingredients:
(4 main courses)
1 cup organic quinoa
Salt
2 cups diced and cooked chicken
2 large carrots peeled
1 cup cucumber, cut into pieces
3 tablespoons fresh chopped cilantro
1 avocado peeled, diced
1 large tomato, diced
1/4 cup thinly sliced red onion
Dressing:
Juice of 4 limes
3 tablespoons olive oil
1/4 teaspoon of ground cumin
Salt and pepper, to taste
Directions
Place the quinoa in a pot. Add 2 cups of water, and a pinch of salt.
Cover and cook on a low simmer until all the water is evaporated and the quinoa is tender about 20 minutes. Fluff with a fork and place in a large salad bowl. Using a vegetable peeler cut the carrots lengthwise into thin ribbons or slices.
Add the chicken, carrots, cucumber, cilantro, tomato and red onion.
Whisk together the dressing, pour it over the quinoa salad and toss gently to coat. Season to taste with salt and ground pepper.
Just before serving, add the avocado and lightly mix.
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Lyndsey says
I actually like quinoa better cold in a salad rather than as a warm side dish. This looks great! I like the dressing with lime and cumin. The only thing I would do is skip the onions and add cilantro (for my daughter) she loves it in anything! Thanks for a new idea!
Ivy says
Very healthy and delicious. I think that this is a meal on its own.
Belinda @zomppa says
I love quinoa too – and with chicken salad…even better!
rebecca says
this looks so good and what a fab idea to add quinoa super healthy
Joanne says
Yay for quinoa! This sounds like such a tasty salad.
grace says
i love the colors in this, erica! this is a unique salad, to be sure.
Ana y Blanca says
That sounds like the perfect salad for summer!
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Rrosita says
MUY SALUDABLE Y HERMOSA ME ENCANTA ESTA ENSALADA DE QUINOA MARAVILLOSA,ABRAZOS Y ABRAZOS.
Greg says
I made the recipe for a barbecue and it was delicious.
Erica says
Thanks!
Diana says
What kind of quinoa you recommend.
Erica Dinho says
I buy organic quinoa. different brands.