Southwest Chicken Quinoa Salad Recipes

SOUTHWEST CHICKEN QUINOA SALAD...

Steps:

• Cook quinoa according to package directions and fluff with a fork.
• Transfer to a large bowl.
• Preheat broiler with rack set 4-6 inches from element.
• In a large bowl combine chili powder, garlic, lime zest, olive oil, 1/2 tsp each of salt and pepper.
• Add chicken and toss to coat.
• Put chicken on a sprayed baking sheet and broil, turning once, approx 3-4 minutes each side until lightly browned and cook through.
• Let cool slightly, then shred, add to quinoa.
• Add lime juice, cilantro, orange segments, and toss.
• Top with avocado and serve!

SOUTHWESTERN-STYLE QUINOA SALAD RECIPE BY TASTY

Steps:

• Heat the oil in a large pan over medium heat. Add the garlic and jalapeño and cook for about 2 minutes, until softened.
• Add the black beans, corn, tomatoes, quinoa, vegetable stock, chili powder, cumin, salt, and pepper. Stir, then cover and cook for 15-20 minutes, until the liquid is absorbed and the quinoa is tender.
• Transfer the salad to a serving bowl and top with the avocado, lime juice, and cilantro.
• Enjoy!

ONE-PAN SOUTHWESTERN CHICKEN QUINOA RECIPE BY TASTY

Steps:

• Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium high heat. Dice chicken breasts and cook thoroughly. Add salt and pepper to taste.
• Add crushed garlic and a diced jalapeño pepper (leave the jalapeño seeds in for extra spice).
• Stir in quinoa, vegetable broth, beans, tomatoes, corn, chili powder and cumin; season with salt and pepper to taste.
• Cover and simmer until quinoa is cooked through, roughly 30 minutes.
• Stir in diced avocado, cilantro, and lime juice.
• Serve garnished with extra cilantro.
• Enjoy!

SOUTHWESTERN CHICKEN MASON JAR SALAD

Steps:

• For the honey-lime vinaigrette: Add the honey, olive oil, mustard, lime juice, cumin and cayenne, if using, to a 16- to 20-ounce mason jar. Place the lid on the jar and shake well until incorporated. Season with salt and pepper.
• For the salad: Layer in the chicken, quinoa, beans, corn, cheese, onions and cilantro and top with the lid. Chill until ready to serve.

SOUTHWESTERN QUINOA SALAD

Steps:

• Rinse the quinoa thoroughly under cold water, and drain. Melt butter in a large saucepan over medium heat, and cook and stir the quinoa until the water has evaporated and the quinoa is lightly toasted, about 3 minutes. Pour in the chicken broth, bring to a boil, reduce heat to low, and simmer until the quinoa has absorbed all the broth, about 10 minutes. Cool quinoa in refrigerator at least 10 minutes.
• Mix together green pepper, red onion, corn, black beans, cilantro, tomato, lime juice, red wine vinegar, olive oil, adobo seasoning, and feta cheese in a large salad bowl. Lightly stir in the quinoa, and season with salt, pepper, and additional lime juice to taste, if desired. Chill the salad at least 30 minutes before serving; serve cold.

SOUTHWESTERN QUINOA SALAD

Steps:

• Cook quinoa according to package directions.
• Spread on a baking sheet to cool.
• Mix cooled quinoa with vegetables and beans.
• Blend dressing ingredients in blender until smooth.
• Mix dressing with quinoa.
• Chill and serve.