Quinoa Chicken Salad Recipe

Name: Quinoa Chicken Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: Salad; 1 1/2 cups low sodium chicken broth; 1 cup quinoa; 1 1/2 cups cubed cooked chicken; 1/2 cup thinly sliced green onion; 1/2 cup diced radish; 1/2 cup chopped seeded peeled cucumber; 1/4 cup chopped fresh flat leaf parsley; 2 tablespoons pine nuts, toasted; Dressing; 1/4 cup white wine vinegar; 1 1/2 tablespoons extra virgian olive oil; 1 teaspoon ground cumin; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/4 teaspoon fresh ground pepper; 1 garlic clove, minced

Servings: persons

Salad
1 1/2 cups low sodium chicken broth
1 cup quinoa
1 1/2 cups cubed cooked chicken
1/2 cup thinly sliced green onion
1/2 cup diced radish
1/2 cup chopped seeded peeled cucumber
1/4 cup chopped fresh flat leaf parsley
2 tablespoons pine nuts, toasted
Dressing
1/4 cup white wine vinegar
1 1/2 tablespoons extra virgian olive oil
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon fresh ground pepper
1 garlic clove, minced

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*Rinse quinoa in a seive under cold water very well to remove natural, soapy film residue.
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1. To prepare salad, bring broth to a boil in a medium sauce pan, gradually stir in quinoa. Cook 18-20 minutes. Remove from heat, transfer to a bowl to cool slightly.
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2. In a cast iron skillet, over medium heat, add pine nuts (NO OIL) and shake constantly until golden brown, about 3 minutes.
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3. Add chicken, onions, radishes, cucumber, parsley, and toasted pine nuts., toss gently to combine.
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4. To prepare dressing, combine vinegar, and remaing ingredients stirring with a whisk. Drizzle over salad, toss to combine.

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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 16 ingredients. The key ingredients include: Salad, 1 1/2 cups low sodium chicken broth, 1 cup quinoa, 1 1/2 cups cubed cooked chicken, and more.

Yes, Quinoa Chicken Salad falls under the Salads category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Keep refrigerated in an airtight container and enjoy within 1–2 days for the best freshness. Best served cold — no reheating needed.

Quinoa Chicken Salad

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