MEXICAN CHICKEN QUINOA SALAD
A quick and easy way to make a delicious healthy meal!
Provided by Deemcgee
Categories Salad Grains Quinoa Salad Recipes
Time 45m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- Bring water, quinoa, and 1/2 of the taco seasoning mix to a boil in a saucepan. Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer until quinoa is tender and water has been absorbed, about 15 minutes.
- Mix chicken and remaining taco seasoning mix together in a bowl; let sit for chicken to season, about 10 minutes.
- Heat butter in a skillet over medium heat; cook and stir chicken until no longer pink in the center, 5 to 10 minutes. Place chicken and quinoa in a bowl and place in freezer until cooled, about 5 minutes.
- Combine avocado, red onion, celery, spinach, carrot, red bell pepper, yellow bell pepper, cucumber, and jalapeno peppers in a large bowl; add chicken-quinoa mixture and salsa and mix well.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 299.7 calories, Carbohydrate 32.5 g, Cholesterol 35 mg, Fat 11.3 g, Fiber 7.3 g, Protein 17.6 g, SaturatedFat 2.3 g, Sodium 911.9 mg, Sugar 6 g
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Aiden Ferguson
[email protected]This salad was a great way to use up some leftover chicken. It was quick and easy to make, and the flavors were delicious. I'll definitely be making this again.
Subba Reddy
[email protected]This salad was easy to make and the ingredients were easy to find. I loved the combination of flavors and the quinoa made it a really filling meal.
Ahsan Jameel
[email protected]I'm not a salad person, but this salad was amazing! The flavors were so fresh and flavorful. I'll definitely be making this again.
Aliona Charles
[email protected]This salad was delicious! The combination of flavors was perfect and the quinoa made it a really satisfying meal. I'll definitely be making this again.
Ali Hellany
[email protected]I made this salad for a potluck and it was a huge hit. Everyone loved it and asked for the recipe. I'll definitely be making this again.
Ronda Brockenberry
[email protected]This salad was a great way to get my kids to eat their vegetables. They loved the sweet and savory flavors, and the quinoa made it a filling meal.
Dovere Martin
[email protected]This salad was a bit too spicy for my taste, but my husband loved it. I think next time I'll use less chili powder.
Sheriyal Hussain
[email protected]I'm not a huge fan of quinoa, but I really enjoyed this salad. The quinoa was cooked perfectly and the flavors of the salad were well-balanced. I'll definitely be making this again.
Graham Ohara
[email protected]This salad was a great way to use up some leftover chicken I had. It was quick and easy to make, and the flavors were amazing. I especially loved the dressing.
Govinda Dhakal
[email protected]I've made this salad a few times now and it's always a crowd-pleaser. It's easy to make and the ingredients are easy to find. I love that it's a healthy and delicious way to get my veggies in.
Zubenathi Ntlabati
[email protected]This Mexican Chicken Quinoa Salad was a hit at our summer cookout! The flavors were fresh and bright, and the quinoa made it a hearty and satisfying dish. I'll definitely be making this again.