How to Make Chicken Quinoa Salad - A Step-by-Step Guide

If you're looking for a healthy and delicious meal that's perfect for lunch or dinner, look no further than this Chicken Quinoa Salad recipe. This dish is not only packed with protein and nutrients, but it's also incredibly flavorful and satisfying. Whether you're a busy professional, a health-conscious individual, or just someone who loves a good salad, this recipe is sure to hit the spot.

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Ingredients

  • 1 teaspoon extra-virgin olive oil, or to taste
  • 1 cup quinoa, rinsed
  • 2 cups chicken broth
  • 15 fresh asparagus, cut into 1-inch pieces
  • 2 cups chopped cooked chicken
  • 12 grape tomatoes, quartered
  • ¼ cup finely chopped fresh basil
  • ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1 clove garlic, minced
  • ¼ cup extra-virgin olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes

Information

  • Prep Time: 15 mins
  • Cook Time: 20 mins
  • Additional Time: 5 mins
  • Total Time: 40 mins
  • Servings: 6
  • Yield: 6 servings

  • Heat 1 teaspoon olive oil in a saucepan over medium heat; cook and stir quinoa until slightly toasted and water has evaporated from quinoa, 2 to 3 minutes. Add chicken broth and bring to a boil for 5 minutes. Cover saucepan, reduce heat to low, and simmer until quinoa is tender and has absorbed the broth, about 15 minutes. Remove saucepan from heat and let sit for 5 minutes; fluff with a fork.
  • Mix quinoa, asparagus, chicken, tomatoes, basil, Parmesan cheese, and garlic together in a bowl. Drizzle 1/4 cup olive oil over salad and season with salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes; stir until evenly coated.
  • Nutrition

    313 cal.

    • Total Fat: 17g
    • Saturated Fat: 3g
    • Cholesterol: 38mg
    • Sodium: 473mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 22g
    • Dietary Fiber: 3g
    • Total Sugars: 1g
    • Protein: 19g
    • Vitamin C: 9mg
    • Calcium: 74mg
    • Iron: 3mg
    • Potassium: 417mg