Best Chicken Quinoa Salad With Apples And Mozzarella Recipes

BASIC + AWESOME CHICKEN QUINOA SALAD

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Spin those salad wheels with this Basic + Awesome Chicken Quinoa Salad that's easy to customize. Cherry tomatoes, shredded bits of artichoke, tender chicken, and fluffy quinoa all snuggled between pieces of fresh spinach.

Provided by Lindsay

Categories Salad

Time 10m

Number Of Ingredients 7

Ingredients

2 cups cooked chicken, shredded or diced (I use pulled rotisserie chicken)
1 cup cooked quinoa (I buy this pre-packaged, usually comes in 8-10 ounce packages)
1-2 cups cherry tomatoes, halved
one 14-ounce can chopped artichokes, drained and rinsed
1/2 cup vinaigrette of choice (I used the Panera at Home Greek dressing)
a handful of spinach or other fresh greens of choice
salt, pepper, garlic powder to taste

Steps:

Mix all the ingredients in a large bowl until well-combined.
Season to taste. YOU'RE DONE!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 298 calories, Sugar 6.3 g, Sodium 405.8 mg, Fat 12.2 g, SaturatedFat 2.3 g, TransFat 0 g, Carbohydrate 25.4 g, Fiber 6.6 g, Protein 22.8 g, Cholesterol 52.5 mg

CHICKEN QUINOA SALAD

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We pile our favorite gyro fixin's into nutritious quinoa bowls. Our local gyro guy has a cool but spicy sauce that transforms his sandwiches. It's a must here, too. -Leah Lyon, Ada, Oklahoma

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Lunch

Time 25m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 14

Ingredients

1-1/2 cups plus 2 tablespoons water, divided
3/4 cup quinoa, rinsed
2 tablespoons reduced-fat plain yogurt
1 tablespoon reduced-fat mayonnaise
1 teaspoon Sriracha chili sauce
1/4 cup crumbled reduced-fat feta cheese
1 medium cucumber, seeded and diced
3/4 cup finely chopped fresh parsley
2 green onions, chopped
1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
3 tablespoons lemon juice
3/4 teaspoon Greek seasoning
1 package (6 ounces) ready-to-use grilled chicken breast strips
1 medium tomato, finely chopped

Steps:

In a small saucepan, bring 1-1/2 cups water to a boil. Add quinoa. Reduce heat; simmer, covered, until liquid is absorbed, 12-15 minutes. , For dressing, place remaining water, yogurt, mayonnaise, chili sauce and cheese in a small food processor or blender. Cover; process until blended., In a fine-mesh strainer, rinse cooked quinoa with cold water; drain well. In a bowl, toss quinoa with cucumber, parsley, green onions, oil, lemon juice and Greek seasoning. Top with chicken, tomato and dressing.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 341 calories, Fat 19g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 30mg cholesterol, Sodium 590mg sodium, Carbohydrate 27g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 19g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

QUINOA SALAD WITH CHICKEN, ALMONDS AND AVOCADO

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Tricolor quinoa combines the tenderness of white quinoa with the pop of the red and black grains. All soak up a Dijon-sherry vinaigrette in this blend of chewy tangy cranberries, crunchy salty almonds, creamy avocado and refreshing parsley. This salad -tasty warm, at room temperature or cold - is a great way to use up leftover or rotisserie chicken. It's perfectly satisfying without the chicken, too, if you're vegetarian.

Provided by Genevieve Ko

Categories grains and rice, salads and dressings, appetizer, main course, side dish

Time 20m

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

Ingredients

2 cups tricolor quinoa (12 ounces), rinsed well and drained
1/4 cup finely diced shallot or onion
3 tablespoons sherry vinegar
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
1/3 cup extra-virgin olive oil
Kosher salt and black pepper
2 cups leftover chicken meat, torn from a rotisserie bird
3/4 cup dried cranberries
2 cups fresh flat-leaf parsley, chopped
1/2 cup roasted salted almonds, chopped
1 avocado, pitted, peeled and thinly sliced

Steps:

Bring a large saucepan of generously salted water to a boil. Add quinoa and boil, stirring occasionally, until tender, 10 to 15 minutes.
Meanwhile, whisk the shallot, vinegar, mustard, oil and a generous pinch of salt and pepper in a very large bowl. When quinoa is done, drain very well, then add to the dressing, along with the chicken, cranberries and parsley. Fold until evenly mixed and cooled, then season to taste with salt and pepper.
Divide the salad among dishes and top with the chopped almonds and avocado.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 590, UnsaturatedFat 23 grams, Carbohydrate 57 grams, Fat 29 grams, Fiber 10 grams, Protein 28 grams, SaturatedFat 4 grams, Sodium 563 milligrams, Sugar 11 grams, TransFat 0 grams

CHICKEN, SESAME AND QUINOA SALAD

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This delicious, colorful salad is a great way to introduce whole grains to your kids!

Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories main-dish

Time 35m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 14

Ingredients

1/2 cup quinoa
4 teaspoons vegetable oil
1 teaspoon grated ginger
3 scallions, whites and greens sliced
1 clove garlic, grated
1/4 cup fresh lemon juice (about 2 lemons)
2 1/2 tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce
2 teaspoons toasted sesame oil
1 1/2 cups shredded white meat rotisserie chicken, skin and bones removed (about 5 ounces)
1 1/2 cups shredded white meat rotisserie chicken, skin and bones removed (about 5 ounces)
1 1/2 cups finely shredded cabbage (such as napa, red, green or a combination)
1 cup thinly sliced (size of a matchstick) carrots (about 2 carrots)
1 cup sugar snap peas, sliced on the bias
1 teaspoon black sesame seeds

Steps:

Cook the quinoa according to package directions, set aside to cool.
Heat the vegetable oil in a small saucepan over medium heat. When the oil is hot, add the ginger, scallions and garlic. Immediately turn off the heat and stir. Let cool slightly for a few minutes, then whisk in the lemon juice, soy sauce and sesame oil.
Put the cooked quinoa, chicken, cabbage, carrots and peas in a mixing bowl. Add the dressing and toss. Sprinkle with sesame seeds. Keep refrigerated in an air-tight container for up to 3 days.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 250 calorie, Fat 10 grams, SaturatedFat 1 grams, Cholesterol 25 milligrams, Sodium 470 milligrams, Carbohydrate 25 grams, Fiber 5 grams, Protein 14 grams