Best Sweet Curried Chicken And Quinoa Salad Recipes

CURRIED CHICKEN SKILLET

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This protein-packed skillet dish is loaded with bright flavor. A little curry and fresh ginger make the veggies, chicken and quinoa pop. -Ruth Hartunian-Alumbaugh, Willimantic, Connecticut

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Dinner

Time 30m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 12

Ingredients

1-1/3 cups plus 1/2 cup reduced-sodium chicken broth, divided
2/3 cup quinoa, rinsed
1 tablespoon canola oil
1 medium sweet potato, diced
1 medium onion, chopped
1 celery rib, chopped
1 cup frozen peas
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 teaspoon minced fresh gingerroot
3 teaspoons curry powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
2 cups shredded cooked chicken

Steps:

In a small saucepan, bring 1-1/3 cups broth to a boil. Add quinoa. Reduce heat; simmer, covered, until liquid is absorbed, 12-15 minutes., In a large skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat; saute sweet potato, onion and celery until potato is tender, 10-12 minutes. Add peas, garlic, ginger and seasonings; cook and stir 2 minutes. Stir in chicken and remaining broth; heat through. Stir in quinoa.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 367 calories, Fat 11g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 62mg cholesterol, Sodium 450mg sodium, Carbohydrate 39g carbohydrate (8g sugars, Fiber 6g fiber), Protein 29g protein. Diabetic exchanges

CURRIED QUINOA SALAD

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Quinoa is such a fantastic salad base-it's full of protein, it adds a nutty flavor, and it's the perfect vehicle to soak up any kind of dressing. If you like a little more heat, add more cayenne or curry to the dressing. -Shannon Dobos, Calgary, Alberta

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Lunch Side Dishes

Time 35m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 15

Ingredients

1 cup quinoa, rinsed
1 teaspoon ground turmeric
1/4 teaspoon ground cumin
1 can (14-1/2 ounces) vegetable or chicken broth
1-1/2 cups grape tomatoes, halved
1 small cucumber, diced
1/3 cup diced red onion
DRESSING:
2 tablespoons lemon juice
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 tablespoon honey
1 teaspoon yellow mustard
1/2 teaspoon curry powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper

Steps:

In a small saucepan, combine first 4 ingredients; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, covered, until liquid is absorbed, 12-15 minutes. Remove from heat; let stand, covered, 15 minutes. Transfer to a large bowl; cool slightly., Add tomatoes, cucumber and onion to quinoa. In a small bowl, whisk together dressing ingredients; toss with salad. Refrigerate, covered, until cold, about 2 hours. Stir before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 176 calories, Fat 6g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 320mg sodium, Carbohydrate 25g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 5g protein. Diabetic exchanges

SWEET CURRIED CHICKEN AND QUINOA SALAD

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Delicious as a cool summer supper salad, but yummy all year 'round.

Provided by Gin Acosta

Categories Chicken Salads

Number Of Ingredients 12

Ingredients

3/4 c water
1/3 c mayonnaise (or more to taste)
1/3 c lite sour cream (or more to taste)
1 tsp sugar (or more to taste)
3 tsp curry powder
1 tsp ground cumin
1 tsp salt (or more to taste)
1 1/2 c thinly sliced celery
1/3 c minced green onions
1/3 c golden raisins ( or more to your liking)
baby spinach leaves
5 c baked and cut up chicken breast

Steps:

1. Bring water to a boil in saucepan over high heat. Stir in quinoa, reduce heat to med-low, cover and simmer 15-18 minutes or until most liquid is absorbed. Place in a fine mesh sieve and run under cold water to cool quickly. Shake off excess liquid. Combine mayonnaise, sour cream, sugar, curry, cumin and salt. Stir until well blended. Stir in celery, onions and raisins. Add chicken, almonds and quinoa. Toss and let stand 10 minutes to absorb flavors and allow quinoa to turn yellow slightly. Serve on bed of fresh spinach leaves. Serves 6