Citrus Quinoa Sala Recipe

Name: Citrus Quinoa Sala
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 ½ cups cooked quinoa; 2 tablespoons olive oil; 1 lb boneless skinless chicken breast, chopped into 1-inch pieces; 2 roasted garlic cloves, chopped; ½ teaspoon smoked paprika; ½ teaspoon salt; 2 large oranges, peeled and segmented; 1 ripe avocado, peeled and cubed; ¼ cup fresh lime juice; ⅓ cup chopped fresh cilantro; 1 tablespoon fresh orange juice; 1 tablespoon olive oil; 1 tablespoon honey

Servings: persons

1 ½ cups cooked quinoa
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 lb boneless skinless chicken breast, chopped into 1-inch pieces
2 roasted garlic cloves, chopped
½ teaspoon smoked paprika
½ teaspoon salt
2 large oranges, peeled and segmented
1 ripe avocado, peeled and cubed
¼ cup fresh lime juice
⅓ cup chopped fresh cilantro
1 tablespoon fresh orange juice
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 tablespoon honey

1
Pour olive oil into a large skillet over medium heat.
2
Add chicken and roasted garlic, stirring it all around to coat with oil.
3
Sprinkle with smoked paprika and salt.
4
Stir and cook until chicken is done, about 8 minutes.
5
Add cooked chicken, oranges, and avocado to the quinoa.
6
Stir to combine.
7
Set aside.
8
For the dressing: whisk lime juice, cilantro, OJ, olive oil & honey together.
9
Pour over salad and toss to coat everything evenly.
10
Serve immediately.
11
Leftovers keep well in the refrigerator for 4-5 days.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 ½ cups cooked quinoa, 2 tablespoons olive oil, 1 lb boneless skinless chicken breast, chopped into 1-inch pieces, 2 roasted garlic cloves, chopped, and more.

Yes, Citrus Quinoa Sala falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Citrus Quinoa Sala

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