PERUVIAN CHICKEN, AVOCADO & QUINOA SALAD
Fed up with pasta salad? This gluten-free alternative is packed with lean protein from the chicken, and healthy, heart-friendly fats from the avocado
Provided by Justine Pattison
Time 30m
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Half-fill a medium pan with water and bring to the boil. Rinse the quinoa in a fine sieve, then add to the water, stir well and simmer for 12 mins or until just tender.
- While the quinoa is cooking, put the sweetcorn in a dry frying pan over a medium-high heat. Cook for 5 mins, turning every now and then, until defrosted and lightly toasted. Set aside.
- Rinse the cooked quinoa in a sieve under cold water, then press hard with a serving spoon to remove excess water.
- Tip the quinoa into a bowl and toss with the olive oil, sweetcorn, tomatoes, coriander, spring onions, lime zest and chilli. Season well with black pepper.
- Halve and stone the avocado. Scoop out the flesh with a large metal spoon, cut into slices and combine with the lime juice. Add the chicken pieces and avocado to the salad and toss gently together before serving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 512 calories, Fat 29 grams fat, SaturatedFat 6 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 26 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 5 grams sugar, Fiber 5 grams fiber, Protein 34 grams protein, Sodium 0.3 milligram of sodium
QUINOA SALAD WITH CHICKEN, ALMONDS AND AVOCADO
Tricolor quinoa combines the tenderness of white quinoa with the pop of the red and black grains. All soak up a Dijon-sherry vinaigrette in this blend of chewy tangy cranberries, crunchy salty almonds, creamy avocado and refreshing parsley. This salad -tasty warm, at room temperature or cold - is a great way to use up leftover or rotisserie chicken. It's perfectly satisfying without the chicken, too, if you're vegetarian.
Provided by Genevieve Ko
Categories grains and rice, salads and dressings, appetizer, main course, side dish
Time 20m
Yield 4 to 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 11
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.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 590, UnsaturatedFat 23 grams, Carbohydrate 57 grams, Fat 29 grams, Fiber 10 grams, Protein 28 grams, SaturatedFat 4 grams, Sodium 563 milligrams, Sugar 11 grams, TransFat 0 grams
CHICKEN, AVOCADO CREAM AND QUINOA SALAD-IN-A-JAR
Enjoy a layered lunch with this portable, Mexican-inspired salad. Layer quinoa, corn, chicken, salsa and homemade avocado crema in wide-mouthed glass jars with lids. A staple in Bolivian and Peruvian cooking, quinoa is a nutrition powerhouse, sometimes called a "supergrain." To save time, make a big batch and freeze it in resealable bags for up to 1 month.
Provided by Food Network Kitchen
Categories main-dish
Time 40m
Yield 4 salads
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- Make the quinoa: Bring the quinoa and 1 1/4 cups water to a boil in a large saucepan over medium-high heat. Cover, reduce heat to medium-low and gently simmer until the quinoa is tender (the little tails will pop out) and most of the water is absorbed, 20 to 25 minutes. Drain off any excess water. Stir in the cilantro, scallions, oil and 1/2 teaspoon salt. Serve warm or at room temperature. (The quinoa can be cooled, covered and refrigerated for up to 2 days. Microwave just enough to take the chill off, about 2 minutes, stirring about halfway through.)
- Make the avocado cream: Process or blend the avocado, sour cream, Parmesan, lime juice, 1 to 2 tablespoons water, cayenne and 3/4 teaspoon salt in a food processor or blender until smooth and creamy.
- If the corn still has a chill, microwave it for about 1 minute.
- Assemble the salads: Using four 16-ounce wide-mouthed glass jars with lids, divide the quinoa evenly among the jars, then add the following in separate layers: the corn, chicken, salsa, avocado cream and pepitas. Pack the crushed tortilla chips (about 1/4 cup per salad) and lime wedges in separate small containers for transporting.
- Just before serving, transfer the jarred ingredients to a large bowl, add the tortilla chips and a squeeze of lime juice and toss.
CHICKEN AVOCADO QUINOA SALAD
An easy salad, like chicken avocado quinoa salad, that can be made ahead and enjoyed all week long is perfect for meal prep or just to get ready for a summer party!
Provided by Shannah Coe
Categories Salads
Time 30m
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- In a large bowl, mix onion, black beans, corn, chicken and quinoa together.
- In a blender, combine the lime juice, cilantro and agave to make the dressing.
- Cut the avocado in small pieces and toss in dressing. Add avocado to quinoa mixture.
- Pour dressing over quinoa mixture and toss to combine. Sprinkle with sea salt.
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
COLD CHICKEN QUINOA AVOCADO SALAD
This is a summer-favorite of my family. It has a great fresh flavor and is so easy for a weeknight meal. The avocado is a fun alternative to a mayo dressing. Serve alone, on top of lettuce, or in a whole wheat pita.
Provided by Sroch
Categories Avocado Salad
Time 1h
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Bring water and quinoa to a boil in a saucepan. Reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer until quinoa is tender and water has been absorbed, 15 to 20 minutes. Cool quinoa to room temperature, about 30 minutes.
- Mix mashed avocado, cilantro, lime juice, salt, and pepper together in a bowl until dressing is smooth.
- Combine quinoa, chicken, tomatoes, and scallions in a bowl; add avocado dressing and toss to coat.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 311.1 calories, Carbohydrate 17.7 g, Cholesterol 56.8 mg, Fat 16.5 g, Fiber 6.5 g, Protein 24.6 g, SaturatedFat 3 g, Sodium 83.6 mg, Sugar 1.8 g
QUINOA SALAD WITH AVOCADO AND DRIED CRANBERRIES
Perfect salad to serve with grilled chicken or pork. This is an excellent buffet salad that will hold for about an hour
Provided by Abby Girl
Categories Low Cholesterol
Time 35m
Yield 6-8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- Dressing: In a bowl, whisk together lemon zest, lemon juice, oil, coriander, cumin and paprika. Season to taste with salt and pepper.
- Salad:.
- In a saucepan, combine quinoa, salt and cold water; bring to a boil over medium high heat. Stir, reduce heat to low, cover and simmer for about 15 minutes or until water is absorbed and quinoa is tender. Fluff with a fork, spread on a large baking sheet and let cool completely.
- Place cranberries and apricots in a small bowl. Cover with warm water and let stand for about 5 minutes or until plump. Drain and set aside.
- Just before serving, peel avocados and cut into bite size chunks. Place in a bowl and toss with dressing to prevent discoloration. Add cooled quinoa, cranberry mixture, green onions and almonds.
- Make ahead: The dressing can be stored in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 1 day. The quinoa can be cooked up to 1 day in advance; after cooling, add the green onions and cranberry mixture, chill. Toss with the avocados just before serving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 322.4, Fat 21.5, SaturatedFat 2.8, Sodium 223.8, Carbohydrate 29.4, Fiber 8.6, Sugar 2.4, Protein 7
QUINOA SALAD WITH AVOCADO MAYO
Easy to put together and full of flavour, this healthy lunch option proides iron, folate, vitamin C and fibre. Make it vegetarian by leaving out the chicken
Provided by Sara Buenfeld
Categories Dinner, Lunch, Supper
Time 28m
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Put the quinoa in a pan of boiling water and simmer for about 18 mins until the grains burst. Tip into a sieve and rinse under cold water.
- Meanwhile, scoop the avocado into a bowl and add the garlic, mustard and 2 tbsp lemon juice, then blitz with a hand blender or in a food processor until smooth. Add 1-2 tbsp cold water if it's too thick.
- Stir the lemon zest into the quinoa, along with the corn, salad vegetables, mint and pumpkin seeds, then flavour with a little more lemon juice. Tip onto plates or into containers. Top with the chicken, if using, and spoon over the avocado mayo.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 507 calories, Fat 23 grams fat, SaturatedFat 4 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 40 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 12 grams sugar, Fiber 11 grams fiber, Protein 30 grams protein, Sodium 0.13 milligram of sodium
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