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
AMAZING MEXICAN QUINOA SALAD
Extremely yummy, spicy marinated salad that will keep in the fridge for up to a week! My kids in university love packing this up for their lunch. You have everything you need for a very healthy meal in one dish! Substitute barley for the brown rice if desired. Turtle beans can be substituted for kidney beans.
Provided by Rita
Categories Salad Grains Rice Salad Recipes
Time 2h20m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- Mix quinoa, pinto beans, kidney beans, corn, red onion, brown rice, red bell pepper, and cilantro together in a glass or plastic container with a lid.
- Whisk olive oil, vinegar, chili powder, garlic, salt, black pepper, and cayenne pepper together in a bowl; pour over quinoa mixture and toss to coat. Cover bowl with a lid and refrigerate until flavors blend, at least 2 hours. Stir again before serving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 396.6 calories, Carbohydrate 42.4 g, Fat 22.6 g, Fiber 8.6 g, Protein 9.1 g, SaturatedFat 3 g, Sodium 532 mg, Sugar 2.9 g
MEXICAN QUINOA AND CHICKEN SALAD
Steps:
- In a medium saucepan, combine the quinoa and 1 cup water. Bring to a boil, covered, over medium-high heat. Reduce the heat and simmer, still covered, for 12 minutes.
- Stir in the corn. Simmer, covered, for 3 to 4 minutes, or until the water is absorbed, the quinoa is translucent and tender, and the corn is crisp-tender. Remove from the heat. Set aside.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the lime juice, cilantro, oil, cumin, pepper, honey, and remaining 2 tablespoons water. Set aside.
- In a salad bowl, toss together the chicken, bell pepper, tomatoes, green onions, and jalapeño. Add the quinoa mixture, tossing to combine. Drizzle with the lime juice mixture, tossing to combine.
- Place the lettuce leaves on plates. Spoon the salad onto the lettuce.
- Cook's Tip on Quinoa
- Mildly flavored and high in protein, quinoa is nutritious and cooks quickly. Try it in place of rice or couscous in recipes or as a side dish. Often called a supergrain, quinoa is covered with a bitter-tasting coating of saponin, a harmless naturally occurring substance. If the quinoa is not prerinsed, put it in a fine-mesh sieve and rinse it under cold running water to be sure to get rid of the coating.
- Nutrition Information
- (Per serving)
- Calories: 277
- Total fat: 4.5g
- Saturated: 1.0g
- Trans: 0.0g
- Polyunsaturated: 1.5g
- Monounsaturated: 1.5g
- Cholesterol: 66mg
- Sodium: 91mg
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 4g
- Sugars: 5g
- Protein: 31g
- Calcium: 38mg
- Potassium: 732mg
- Dietary Exchanges
- 1 1/2 starch
- 1 vegetable
- 3 very lean meat
QUINOA AND ARUGULA SALAD WITH CHICKEN
An easy and healthy main-dish arugula salad inspired by the signature salad at La Boulange in Palo Alto, California.
Provided by adsomers
Categories Arugula Salad
Time 55m
Yield 2
Number Of Ingredients 16
Steps:
- Bring water, quinoa, and a pinch of salt to a boil in a medium saucepan. Reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer until quinoa is tender, 15 to 20 minutes. Fluff with a fork and set aside to cool completely.
- Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Line a small baking dish with foil.
- Heat a grill pan over medium-high heat. Season chicken with salt, pepper, garlic powder, oregano, and paprika. Brush with olive oil and sear in the hot pan until grill marks appear, 3 to 4 minutes per side. Transfer chicken to the prepared baking dish.
- Bake in the preheated oven until chicken is no longer pink and the juices run clear, about 20 minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 165 degrees F (74 degrees C). Remove from the oven and let rest for 5 minutes. Cut into ½-inch cubes.
- Combine lemon juice, olive oil, Dijon, and honey in a cup. Season with salt and pepper. Whisk rapidly until dressing is smooth.
- Combine arugula, quinoa, and chicken in a large mixing bowl. Add dressing and toss to coat.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 573.7 calories, Carbohydrate 66.7 g, Cholesterol 65.9 mg, Fat 17.6 g, Fiber 9.7 g, Protein 40.8 g, SaturatedFat 2.5 g, Sodium 732.8 mg
MEXICAN QUINOA SALAD
A delicious, fresh Mexican dish with a little kick!
Provided by The Lazy Gourmet
Categories Salad Grains Quinoa Salad Recipes
Time 30m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Stir black beans, quinoa, corn, red bell pepper, green onion, cilantro, and garlic together in a large bowl.
- Whisk olive oil, lime juice, honey, jalapeno, mustard, and paprika together in a bowl until dressing is smooth and creamy. Pour dressing over quinoa mixture and toss to coat. Garnish with cilantro.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 507.5 calories, Carbohydrate 53.8 g, Fat 29.2 g, Fiber 11.5 g, Protein 11.6 g, SaturatedFat 3.9 g, Sodium 446.6 mg, Sugar 12 g
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