CHICKEN QUINOA SALAD
We pile our favorite gyro fixin's into nutritious quinoa bowls. Our local gyro guy has a cool but spicy sauce that transforms his sandwiches. It's a must here, too. -Leah Lyon, Ada, Oklahoma
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Lunch
Time 25m
Yield 4 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- In a small saucepan, bring 1-1/2 cups water to a boil. Add quinoa. Reduce heat; simmer, covered, until liquid is absorbed, 12-15 minutes. , For dressing, place remaining water, yogurt, mayonnaise, chili sauce and cheese in a small food processor or blender. Cover; process until blended., In a fine-mesh strainer, rinse cooked quinoa with cold water; drain well. In a bowl, toss quinoa with cucumber, parsley, green onions, oil, lemon juice and Greek seasoning. Top with chicken, tomato and dressing.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 341 calories, Fat 19g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 30mg cholesterol, Sodium 590mg sodium, Carbohydrate 27g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 19g protein. Diabetic Exchanges
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Syedshoaib Syedshoaib
[email protected]This salad is a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables. My kids love the sweet and tangy dressing.
Azhar Jin
[email protected]This salad is a staple in my household. It's healthy, delicious, and easy to make. I highly recommend it!
RiFa RiFa
[email protected]This salad is a great make-ahead meal. I often make it on the weekend and then eat it for lunch throughout the week.
Hamza Noor
[email protected]I love the combination of flavors and textures in this salad. The chicken is tender and juicy, the quinoa is fluffy and filling, and the vegetables add a nice crunch.
Ahmad Alfgre
[email protected]This salad is a great way to use up leftover chicken and quinoa. It's also a healthy and delicious meal that can be enjoyed for lunch or dinner.
Shawn Turnbill
[email protected]I made this salad with grilled chicken and it was amazing! I highly recommend trying this recipe.
Holuwa Zeyi
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of quinoa, but I really enjoyed this salad. The flavors are well-balanced and the dressing is delicious.
Davis holy
[email protected]This salad is a great way to get your daily dose of protein and fiber.
De Vil Samin
[email protected]I love the dressing for this salad. It's light and flavorful, and it really brings out the flavors of the chicken and quinoa.
Fetch Rewards
[email protected]This is my go-to salad recipe when I'm short on time. It's so easy to make and it's always delicious.
Gamal Abdelfath
[email protected]I made this salad for a potluck and it was a huge hit. Everyone loved it!
Sultan Mahmud
[email protected]This salad is a great way to use up leftover chicken. I also like to add some grilled vegetables to it for extra flavor.
Sage Rathje
[email protected]I've made this salad several times and it's always a winner. It's so easy to make and the ingredients are always on hand. I also love that it's a healthy and filling meal.
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[email protected]This chicken quinoa salad is a delicious and healthy dish that is perfect for a light lunch or dinner. I love the combination of flavors and textures in this salad, and it's always a hit with my family and friends.