Chicken And Quinoa Salad With Pepper Jelly Dressing Recipes

CHICKEN QUINOA SALAD

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.

BASIC + AWESOME CHICKEN QUINOA SALAD

Steps:

• Mix all the ingredients in a large bowl until well-combined.
• Season to taste. YOU'RE DONE!

CHICKEN-AND-QUINOA SALAD WITH PEPPER JELLY DRESSING

Steps:

• Slice white parts of scallions to measure about 1 cup, and set aside. Chop green parts of scallions to measure about 3 tablespoons, and set aside. (Reserve remaining scallions for another use.) Whisk together juice, jelly, pepper, and ¼ teaspoon of the salt in a bowl. Gradually whisk in oil until emulsified, 30 seconds; set aside.
• Stir together quinoa, snap peas, radishes, white parts of scallions, feta, 1 ½ tablespoons of the mint, and remaining ¾ teaspoon salt in a bowl. Pour ½ cup dressing over quinoa mixture; toss to combine. Transfer to a platter; top with chicken. Drizzle with remaining ¼ cup dressing. Top with remaining ½ tablespoon mint and green parts of scallions.

CHICKEN, SESAME AND QUINOA SALAD

Steps:

• Cook the quinoa according to package directions, set aside to cool.
• Heat the vegetable oil in a small saucepan over medium heat. When the oil is hot, add the ginger, scallions and garlic. Immediately turn off the heat and stir. Let cool slightly for a few minutes, then whisk in the lemon juice, soy sauce and sesame oil.
• Put the cooked quinoa, chicken, cabbage, carrots and peas in a mixing bowl. Add the dressing and toss. Sprinkle with sesame seeds. Keep refrigerated in an air-tight container for up to 3 days.

QUINOA SALAD WITH CHICKEN, ALMONDS AND AVOCADO

Steps:

• Bring a large saucepan of generously salted water to a boil. Add quinoa and boil, stirring occasionally, until tender, 10 to 15 minutes.
• Meanwhile, whisk the shallot, vinegar, mustard, oil and a generous pinch of salt and pepper in a very large bowl. When quinoa is done, drain very well, then add to the dressing, along with the chicken, cranberries and parsley. Fold until evenly mixed and cooled, then season to taste with salt and pepper.
• Divide the salad among dishes and top with the chopped almonds and avocado.