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

This Mexican Chicken Quinoa Salad recipe is a fresh and delicious dish that is perfect for a light and healthy meal. Packed with protein, vibrant vegetables, and flavorful Mexican spices, this salad is sure to become a new favorite in your recipe rotation. Whether you're looking for a quick and easy weeknight dinner or a crowd-pleasing dish for your next gathering, this salad is a perfect choice.

Quinoa is the star of this dish, providing a hearty and nutritious base for the salad. It...

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Ingredients

  • 1 cup water
  • ½ cup quinoa
  • 1 package taco seasoning mix, divided
  • 2 chicken breasts, cut into small cubes
  • 1 teaspoon butter
  • 1 avocado, peeled and chopped
  • ½ red onion, chopped
  • 2 stalks celery, chopped
  • 1 cup chopped spinach
  • 1 carrot, chopped
  • ½ red bell pepper, chopped
  • ½ yellow bell pepper, chopped
  • ⅓ cucumber, chopped
  • 2 jalapeno peppers, seeded and chopped
  • ½ cup salsa

Information

  • Prep Time: 20 mins
  • Cook Time: 20 mins
  • Additional Time: 5 mins
  • Total Time: 45 mins
  • Servings: 4
  • Yield: 4 servings

  • 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

    300 cal.

    • Total Fat: 11g
    • Saturated Fat: 2g
    • Cholesterol: 35mg
    • Sodium: 912mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 33g
    • Dietary Fiber: 7g
    • Total Sugars: 6g
    • Protein: 18g
    • Vitamin C: 62mg
    • Calcium: 67mg
    • Iron: 3mg
    • Potassium: 851mg