Blueberry Quinoa Chicken Salad
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
- Prep all of your veggies, quinoa, and chicken first, so they’re ready to go.
- 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.
- 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!