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Chicken Quinoa Salad

Name: Chicken Quinoa Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 40 min
Ingredients: 1 teaspoon extra-virgin olive oil, or to taste; 1 cup quinoa, rinsed; 2 cups chicken broth; 15 fresh asparagus, cut into 1-inch pieces; 2 cups chopped cooked chicken; 12 grape tomatoes, quartered; 0.25 cup finely chopped fresh basil; 0.25 cup grated Parmesan cheese; 1 clove garlic, minced; 0.25 cup extra-virgin olive oil; 1 teaspoon salt; 1 teaspoon ground black pepper; 0.25 teaspoon red pepper flakes

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I threw this recipe together based off a pasta salad I liked. I wanted something with quinoa to make it a little healthier. Very delicious!

Recipe by Mendy

Published on June 8, 2018

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Prep Time:

15 mins

Cook Time:

20 mins

Additional Time:

5 mins

Total Time:

40 mins

Servings:

6

Yield:

6 servings

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Ingredients

1 teaspoon extra-virgin olive oil, or to taste
1 cup quinoa, rinsed
2 cups chicken broth
15 fresh asparagus, cut into 1-inch pieces
2 cups chopped cooked chicken
12 grape tomatoes, quartered
¼ cup finely chopped fresh basil
¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
1 clove garlic, minced
¼ cup extra-virgin olive oil
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon ground black pepper
¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes

Directions

Heat 1 teaspoon olive oil in a saucepan over medium heat; cook and stir quinoa until slightly toasted and water has evaporated from quinoa, 2 to 3 minutes. Add chicken broth and bring to a boil for 5 minutes. Cover saucepan, reduce heat to low, and simmer until quinoa is tender and has absorbed the broth, about 15 minutes. Remove saucepan from heat and let sit for 5 minutes; fluff with a fork.
Mix quinoa, asparagus, chicken, tomatoes, basil, Parmesan cheese, and garlic together in a bowl. Drizzle 1/4 cup olive oil over salad and season with salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes; stir until evenly coated.

Cook's Note:

Vegetable broth can be substituted for the chicken broth.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

313	Calories
17g	Fat
22g	Carbs
19g	Protein

Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 6
Calories 313
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 17g	21%
Saturated Fat 3g	16%
Cholesterol 38mg	13%
Sodium 473mg	21%
Total Carbohydrate 22g	8%
Dietary Fiber 3g	12%
Total Sugars 1g
Protein 19g
Vitamin C 9mg	47%
Calcium 74mg	6%
Iron 3mg	16%
Potassium 417mg	9%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.