Super Clean Chicken and Quinoa Salad
Fluffy quinoa mixed with crisp cucumbers, fresh peas, and bursting pomegranate seeds is the base of this wholesome chicken salad. Super Clean Chicken and Quinoa Salad is a healthy meal with a simple olive oil and squeezed lemon dressing.
Servings: 5
Calories: 605kcal
Ingredients
- 2 cups Quinoa
- 4 cups Water
- 1/2 teaspoon Salt
- 3 cups Rotisserie Chicken or shredded chicken
- 1/2 cup Sundried Tomatoes chopped
- 2 medium Cucumbers peeled and sliced
- 2 cups Peas cooked and cooled
- 1/2 cup Pomegranate Seeds
- 1 tablespoon Fresh Parsley chopped
Dressing
- 1/4 cup Olive Oil
- 2 tablespoons Fresh Squeezed Lime Juice
- 2 tablespoons Dijon Mustard
- 1/8 teaspoon Freshly Ground Pepper
Instructions
QUINOA
- Place the quinoa in a large bowl and cover with cold water, let sit for 2 minutes.
- Transfer the quinoa to a mesh sieve and rinse under cold running water for half a minute, until the water runs clear.
- Place the quinoa in a large pot fitted with a lid and add the 4 cups of water and salt to the pot. Bring the water to a boil over high heat and then once boiling reduce heat to low. Cover and let simmer for 15 to 20 minutes. If quinoa is still wt after, continue to cook, but watch for an additional 5 minutes.
- Turn off heat and let sit for 5 minutes before removing the lid to fluff with a fork.
SALAD
- In a large bowl add the rotisserie or shredded chicken, quinoa, sundried tomatoes, cucumber, peas, pomegranate seeds, and fresh parsley. Toss to combine evenly.
DRESSING
- In a small bowl whisk the dressing ingredients together until combined. Pour over the salad and toss to coat.
Nutrition
Serving: 2cups | Calories: 605kcal | Carbohydrates: 64g | Protein: 44g | Fat: 20g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 87mg | Sodium: 504mg | Potassium: 1559mg | Fiber: 10g | Sugar: 11g | Vitamin A: 706IU | Vitamin C: 36mg | Calcium: 86mg | Iron: 6mg