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    My Colombian Recipes » Recipes » Main Dishes » Ensalada De Quinoa Y Pollo (quinoa Chicken Salad)

    Ensalada de Quinoa y Pollo (Quinoa Chicken Salad)

    Jul 16, 2012 · Modified: Jul 16, 2021 by Erica Dinho · 12 Comments

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    Ensalada de Quinoa y Pollo (Quinoa Chicken Salad)

    Erica Dinho
    5 from 12 votes
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    Course Side Dish
    Cuisine Colombian
    Servings 4 servings

    Ingredients
     

    • 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
    • ¼ cup thinly sliced red onion
    • Juice of 4 limes
    • 3 tablespoons olive oil
    • ¼ teaspoon of ground cumin
    • Salt and pepper to taste

    Instructions
     

    • 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.
    Keyword Colombian Food, Colombian recipes, salad
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    Ensalada de Quinoa y Pollo (Quinoa Chicken Salad)Pin

    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!

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    About Erica Dinho

    My name is Erica and I was born and raised in Colombia and now live in the northeastern United States with my husband and family. This blog was inspired by my grandmother, Mamita, who was an amazing traditional Colombian cook.

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    Comments

    1. Lyndsey

      July 16, 2012 at 11:54 am

      5 stars
      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!

      Reply
    2. Ivy

      July 16, 2012 at 12:09 pm

      5 stars
      Very healthy and delicious. I think that this is a meal on its own.

      Reply
    3. Belinda @zomppa

      July 16, 2012 at 12:12 pm

      5 stars
      I love quinoa too - and with chicken salad...even better!

      Reply
    4. rebecca

      July 16, 2012 at 11:20 pm

      5 stars
      this looks so good and what a fab idea to add quinoa super healthy

      Reply
    5. Joanne

      July 17, 2012 at 7:15 am

      5 stars
      Yay for quinoa! This sounds like such a tasty salad.

      Reply
    6. grace

      July 17, 2012 at 4:35 pm

      5 stars
      i love the colors in this, erica! this is a unique salad, to be sure.

      Reply
    7. Ana y Blanca

      July 17, 2012 at 4:47 pm

      5 stars
      That sounds like the perfect salad for summer!
      https://juegodesabores.blogspot.com.es/

      Reply
    8. Rrosita

      July 17, 2012 at 6:28 pm

      5 stars
      MUY SALUDABLE Y HERMOSA ME ENCANTA ESTA ENSALADA DE QUINOA MARAVILLOSA,ABRAZOS Y ABRAZOS.

      Reply
    9. Greg

      August 02, 2012 at 12:41 pm

      5 stars
      I made the recipe for a barbecue and it was delicious.

      Reply
    10. Erica

      August 02, 2012 at 4:04 pm

      5 stars
      Thanks!

      Reply
    11. Diana

      March 28, 2019 at 11:50 am

      5 stars
      What kind of quinoa you recommend.

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      • Erica Dinho

        March 31, 2019 at 1:38 pm

        5 stars
        I buy organic quinoa. different brands.

        Reply

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