Reading Time: 2 minutesFor those of us in Australia, this chicken quinoa salad is a fabulous summer dinner option – and if you’re on the flip-side of the planet, it can also be a wonderful way to add color to your winter nutrition. The zest from the orange is refreshing and gives it a lovely flavor. The quinoa makes the salad more filling. And nutrient-wise, this is a perfect meal for after a workout.
I used minimal ingredients, but you really can get creative and add in as many alternative vegetables as you would like and/or even change the fruit to mango and add some pistachios. I used the latter to make a salad for Christmas and it was a hit.
Orange Chicken Quinoa Salad
The quinoa makes this salad filling and nutritious.N utrient-wise, this is a perfect meal for after a workout.
Ingredients
- 1 cup quinoa
- 4 ounces shredded chicken
- 1 orange peeled and sliced
- 2 handfuls spinach
- 8 cherry tomatoes
- 1 serving baked squash or sweet potato cubed (optional)
- Lemon juice and olive oil to taste (optional)
Instructions
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Cook quinoa either on the stove or in microwave according to package instructions.
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Once quinoa is cooked and dried, then add all ingredients to a large bowl.
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For post-workout, add in a dollop of baked squash or sweet potato.
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Stir well and dish to serve.
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Dress with a little lemon juice and olive oil, if you like.
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