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Chicken Quinoa Salad Recipe

Allison Ruth
Chicken quinoa salad with the sweetness of maple. Perfect for summer lunch or dinner.
4 from 12 votes
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings 10
Calories 336 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 1 2/3 cups Quinoa rinsed (red)
  • 1/3 cup Extra Virgin Olive Oil
  • 1/3 cup Balsamic Vinegar
  • 1/3 cup Pure Maple Syrup
  • 1 cup Dried Apricots chopped
  • 1 cup Slivered Almonds raw
  • 4-5 Scallion thinly sliced
  • 2 ribs Celery thinly sliced
  • 1 teaspoon Sea Salt
  • 6 ounces Chicken Breast cooked and chopped (rotisserie or canned works well)

Instructions
 

  • Cook quinoa according to package instructions. Cool completely.
  • In a small bowl, whisk together oil, vinegar, and syrup to create the dressing.
  • Add 3/4 cup of the dressing to the quinoa. Stir in the apricots, almonds, scallions, celery, salt, and chicken.
  • Refrigerate overnight or for at least 6 hours.
  • Just before serving, stir in the remaining dressing and season to taste with salt.
  • Serve cold or at room temperature.
Keyword Chicken, Family Meals and Snacks, Healthy, Healthy Eating, Leftover Rotisserie Chicken, Quinoa, Quinoa Salads, Salads