LTF DTOX: MEDITERRANEAN CHICKEN QUINOA SALAD

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D.TOX-friendly quinoa veggie salad with chicken. Serve warm or cold over a bed of baby spinach.

Provided by Stacey

Categories     Salad     Grains     Quinoa Salad Recipes

Time 40m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 13

2 cups water
1 clove garlic, diced
1 cup uncooked quinoa
2 large cooked chicken breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces
1 large green bell pepper, diced
1 large red onion, diced
½ cup chopped Kalamata olives
¼ cup chopped fresh parsley
¼ cup chopped fresh chives
½ teaspoon salt
⅓ cup fresh lemon juice
¼ cup olive oil
1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar

Steps:

  • Combine water and garlic in a pot over high heat. Bring to a boil. Stir in quinoa; reduce heat to medium-low. Cover and simmer until quinoa is tender and water has been absorbed, 15 to 20 minutes.
  • Scrape quinoa into a large bowl. Stir in chicken, green bell pepper, red onion, olives, parsley, chives, and salt.
  • Mix lemon juice, olive oil, and vinegar together in a separate bowl. Drizzle dressing over the quinoa mixture; stir until salad is evenly mixed.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 373.1 calories, Carbohydrate 24.8 g, Cholesterol 55 mg, Fat 19.2 g, Fiber 3.2 g, Protein 25 g, SaturatedFat 3.4 g, Sodium 430.7 mg, Sugar 2.5 g

Brilei Boo
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This salad is a delicious and healthy addition to my weekly meal plan.


John Rohlfs
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I can't wait to share this salad with my friends and family.


Joey Belasco
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This salad is a great way to get creative in the kitchen.


Aila
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I'm excited to experiment with different ingredients and flavors in this salad.


Usama Rajpoot1818
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This salad is a good starting point for creating your own unique recipe.


Kakooza Tom
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I'm going to try making this salad again with some changes.


Farhan Khan
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This salad has potential, but it needs some tweaking.


Izuchukwu Frank
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Overall, I thought this salad was just okay.


brayden coxwell
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I would have liked more vegetables in this salad.


Laiba Wahab
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The dressing was a bit too tangy for my liking.


Taha Beghibegh
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I found this salad to be a bit too oily.


Oduro Nathaniel (Nathbongo)
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This salad is a bit bland for my taste.


Saif Sweet
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I'm not a huge fan of quinoa, but I really enjoyed this salad.


Hocine Boucha
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This salad is a great way to use up leftover chicken.


Jim Khan
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I love the combination of flavors in this salad.


Byren Williams
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This salad is easy to make and perfect for a quick and healthy lunch.


Sabir Lajpal
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I followed the recipe exactly and it turned out perfectly. I'll definitely be making this again.


Muhib Ali
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This salad is packed with flavor and nutrition. I love that it's a healthy dish that's also delicious.


Murshd Ninja
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The chicken was perfectly cooked and the quinoa was fluffy and flavorful. The dressing was light and tangy, and the vegetables were crisp and fresh.


Jermaine Kirkland
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This Mediterranean chicken quinoa salad was a hit at my last potluck! The flavors were amazing and it was so refreshing.