Name: Quinoa Salad with Chicken, Grapes and Almonds
Yield: 8
Ingredients: 2 cups water; 2 ¾ cups quinoa, red or brown; 1 tsp vinegar (rice or balsamic); 1 tbsp lemon juice; 1 tbsp lime juice; ¼ tsp sea salt; ¼ tsp freshly ground black pepper; 2 tbsp olive oil; ½ cup fresh mint, chopped; ½ cup fresh basil, chopped; ¼ cup fresh cilantro, chopped; 2 cups shredded chicken breast; 2 cups grapes, halved; ½ cup sliced & toasted almonds; 3 cups baby spinach, chopped; ½ cup green onions, chopped

CategorySalads

Yields8 Servings

2 cups water

2 ¾ cups quinoa, red or brown

1 tsp vinegar (rice or balsamic)

1 tbsp lemon juice

1 tbsp lime juice

¼ tsp sea salt

¼ tsp freshly ground black pepper

2 tbsp olive oil

½ cup fresh mint, chopped

½ cup fresh basil, chopped

¼ cup fresh cilantro, chopped

2 cups shredded chicken breast

2 cups grapes, halved

½ cup sliced & toasted almonds

3 cups baby spinach, chopped

½ cup green onions, chopped

Rinse quinoa under cold running water and drain. Bring 2 cups water to boil and stir in quinoa. Reduce heat and simmer about 12–15 minutes until most of liquid is absorbed. Uncover, and set aside to cool. 15 Minutes

In a large bowl, whisk vinegar, lemon and lime juices with sea salt and pepper. Slowly add in olive oil and the fresh chopped herbs. Mix well.

Add cooled quinoa to dressing, and toss. Add chicken, grapes, nuts, chopped baby spinach and green onions and toss again.

Serve at room temperature or chilled, if preferred.

Tips

Have chicken cooked and shredded or chopped ahead of time, if desired. This is nice served on a lettuce leaf for presentation. Use red quinoa and green grapes or regular quinoa and red grapes for a colorful presentation.

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