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

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

Baitshoki Perceverence Tshwaane
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This salad is my new go-to lunch! It's so easy to make and it's always delicious. The chicken is always cooked perfectly and the vegetables are always crisp and fresh. The sesame dressing is also amazing. I love that it's not too heavy and it doesn't


Scherelle Fowler
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This salad was just okay. The chicken was a little dry and the vegetables were a bit tough. The sesame dressing was also a bit too sweet for my taste. I think I'll try a different recipe next time.


TheReal Cipo
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This salad was amazing! I love the combination of chicken, quinoa, and vegetables. The sesame dressing was also the perfect finishing touch. I will definitely be making this salad again!


Deepani Priyanthi
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This salad was a bit bland for my taste. The chicken was dry and the vegetables were tasteless. The sesame dressing was also a bit too sweet. I think I'll try a different recipe next time.


Mahi 2019
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I'm not a big fan of salads, but this one was actually really good! The chicken was tender and flavorful, and the vegetables were crisp and fresh. The sesame dressing was also really tasty. I would definitely recommend this salad to anyone looking fo


Daisy Amador
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This salad is amazing! The flavors are so well-balanced and the chicken is cooked perfectly. I love the addition of quinoa, which makes the salad heartier and more filling. I will definitely be making this salad again and again.


Bob Marley
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I made this salad for my lunch today and it was really good! The chicken was tender and juicy, and the vegetables were crisp and fresh. The sesame dressing was the perfect complement to the salad. I'll definitely be making this again.


GEOFFREY OYARO Nyameyio
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This is my new favorite salad! I love the combination of chicken, quinoa, and vegetables. The sesame dressing is also amazing. I've made this salad several times now and it's always a hit. Thanks for sharing this recipe!


Fathima Nasfa
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This salad was just okay. I followed the recipe exactly, but the chicken was a little dry and the vegetables were a bit tough. The sesame dressing was also a bit too sweet for my taste. I think I'll try a different recipe next time.


Don Austin
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I made this salad for a potluck and it was a hit! Everyone loved it. The flavors were amazing and the salad was so refreshing. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone looking for a healthy and delicious salad.


Blaise Zor
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This salad was so delicious and easy to make! I followed the recipe exactly and it turned out perfectly. The chicken was cooked perfectly and the vegetables were crisp and fresh. The sesame dressing was the perfect finishing touch. I will definitely