Colorful and flavorful, this chicken quinoa salad has a fantastic texture and flavor combination. Honey dijon dressing pairs beautifully with every ingredient in this simple salad, adding complexity and tang to every bite.
Whether you have a leftover chicken breast from a rotisserie chicken, or you’ve grilled one too many chicken breasts, I have a fantastic way for you to use it up!
This chicken quinoa salad is a great way to use leftovers, or clean out the fridge. You can throw just about any vegetable you have on hand.
Fresh tomatoes add burst of freshness. Creamy avocados, crunchy lettuce, and fluffy chewy quinoa add so many layers of texture. Sometimes, I add crunchy radishes and/or cucumbers.
If you feel extra ambitious, make this homemade honey dijon dressing. But in a pinch, store-bought one works just as great!
It’s so simple to cook quinoa. The secret to perfectly flavorful quinoa is in the cooking liquid. If you cook plain quinoa with nothing but water, you’ll get super bland quinoa. However, flavorful chicken stock and a pinch of salt will transform those tiny beads into flavorful, fluffy chewy grains.
Enjoy!
Colorful and flavorful, this chicken quinoa salad has a fantastic texture and flavor combination. Honey dijon dressing pairs beautifully with every ingredient in this simple salad, adding complexity and tang to every bite.
Yield: 4 servings
Prep Time:5 minutes
Cook Time:15 minutes
Total Time:20 minutes
Note 1: You can use this homemade honey dijon dressing, or store-bought one.
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This recipe was originally published on May 21, 2014.
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