MEXICAN CHICKEN QUINOA SALAD
A quick and easy way to make a delicious healthy meal!
Provided by Deemcgee
Categories Salad Grains Quinoa Salad Recipes
Time 45m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- Bring water, quinoa, and 1/2 of the taco seasoning mix to a boil in a saucepan. Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer until quinoa is tender and water has been absorbed, about 15 minutes.
- Mix chicken and remaining taco seasoning mix together in a bowl; let sit for chicken to season, about 10 minutes.
- Heat butter in a skillet over medium heat; cook and stir chicken until no longer pink in the center, 5 to 10 minutes. Place chicken and quinoa in a bowl and place in freezer until cooled, about 5 minutes.
- Combine avocado, red onion, celery, spinach, carrot, red bell pepper, yellow bell pepper, cucumber, and jalapeno peppers in a large bowl; add chicken-quinoa mixture and salsa and mix well.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 299.7 calories, Carbohydrate 32.5 g, Cholesterol 35 mg, Fat 11.3 g, Fiber 7.3 g, Protein 17.6 g, SaturatedFat 2.3 g, Sodium 911.9 mg, Sugar 6 g
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Ariel
[email protected]This salad is a great way to get your daily dose of vegetables. It's also a good source of protein and fiber. I would definitely recommend this salad to anyone looking for a healthy and delicious meal.
jared 1
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of Mexican food, but this salad was surprisingly good! The flavors are well-balanced and the dressing is really tasty. I would definitely make this again.
Bahram Mohammadi
[email protected]This salad is so easy to make and it's so delicious! I love the combination of flavors and textures. It's the perfect meal for a busy weeknight.
Arjun Soni
[email protected]I made this salad for a party and it was a huge success! Everyone loved it. I will definitely be making it again.
Loveth Kofoshi
[email protected]This salad was a bit bland for my taste. I think it could use more seasoning or a more flavorful dressing.
Valant Zone
[email protected]The flavors in this salad are incredible! The chicken is perfectly seasoned and the dressing is so flavorful. I will definitely be making this again and again.
Mary Engel
[email protected]This salad is a great way to use up leftover chicken. It's also a healthy and refreshing meal that's perfect for summer.
Chinaza Satya
[email protected]I'm not a huge fan of quinoa, but this salad changed my mind! The dressing is so flavorful and the combination of ingredients is perfect. I'll definitely be making this again.
Torri Smith
[email protected]This was so easy to make and so delicious! I used rotisserie chicken to save time and it turned out great. I also added some black beans and corn to the salad to make it even more hearty.
Marilyn Mlambo
[email protected]This salad was a hit at my last potluck! Everyone loved the combination of flavors and textures. The chicken was cooked perfectly and the quinoa was fluffy and flavorful. I will definitely be making this salad again.