COLD CHICKEN QUINOA AVOCADO SALAD

Cold Chicken Quinoa Avocado Salad image

This is a summer-favorite of my family. It has a great fresh flavor and is so easy for a weeknight meal. The avocado is a fun alternative to a mayo dressing. Serve alone, on top of lettuce, or in a whole wheat pita.

Provided by Sroch

Categories Salad Vegetable Salad Recipes Avocado Salad Recipes

Time 1h

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 9

Ingredients

1 cup water
½ cup red quinoa
2 avocados, peeled and mashed
2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
salt and ground black pepper to taste
1 pound cubed cooked chicken, chilled
2 tomatoes, seeded and chopped
2 tablespoons chopped scallions

Steps:

Bring water and quinoa to a boil in a saucepan. Reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer until quinoa is tender and water has been absorbed, 15 to 20 minutes. Cool quinoa to room temperature, about 30 minutes.
Mix mashed avocado, cilantro, lime juice, salt, and pepper together in a bowl until dressing is smooth.
Combine quinoa, chicken, tomatoes, and scallions in a bowl; add avocado dressing and toss to coat.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 311.1 calories, Carbohydrate 17.7 g, Cholesterol 56.8 mg, Fat 16.5 g, Fiber 6.5 g, Protein 24.6 g, SaturatedFat 3 g, Sodium 83.6 mg, Sugar 1.8 g