Blueberry Quinoa Chicken Salad
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This salad when you're wanting to eat healthy but don't want dinner to be a hassle. Easy, versatile (use what you have), and good for you!
Ingredients
Salad Ingredients:
- 4 oz Chicken, cooked (I used 2 tenders for this recipe)
- 1/2 c. Quinoa, cooked
- 1-2 c. Romaine Lettuce, washed & chopped
- 1/2 Avocado, diced
- 1 Persian Cucumber, diced
- 5-6 Grape Tomatoes, washed & sliced in half
- 1/2 c. fresh blueberries, washed
Add-Ons:
- Your favorite dressing (I went with this Cashew Based One but used only lemon and no lime)
- Optional: 1-2 T. Nuts (almonds, sunflower seeds, pumpkin seeds, pine nuts, etc.)
Instructions
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Prep all of your veggies, quinoa, and chicken first, so they’re ready to go.
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In a bowl combine the lettuce, chicken, quinoa, avocado, and cucumber with 1-2 tablespoons of dressing. Then add the tomatoes and blueberries and gently combine.
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Serve right away topped with 1-2 tablespoons of your favorite nuts. Enjoy!
Notes
Quick Tip #1: Use what you have on hand, because the flavors are easy to transform.
Quick Tip #2: Remember that salads can quickly become unhealthy when you choose a high calorie dressing and use too much.
Note: The nutrition info doesn't include the cashew cream/crema in case you use your favorite one. But you should definitely try that dairy free sauce sometime, because it's super versatile!
Courses Main Meal
Cuisine Salad
Nutrition Facts
Serving Size 1 recipe
Amount Per Serving | ||
|---|---|---|
Calories 356 | ||
% Daily Value | ||
Total Fat 11 g | 17% | |
Saturated Fat 1 g | 5% | |
Unsaturated Fat 1 g | ||
Cholesterol 51 mg | 17% | |
Sodium 122 mg | 5% | |
Total Carbohydrates 38 g | 13% | |
Dietary Fiber 8 g | 32% | |
Sugars 10 g | ||
Protein 29 g | 58% | |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
Recipe by Can Cook, Will Travel at https://cancookwilltravel.com/love-salads-chicken-quinoa-blueberry-salad/