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
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
AVOCADO QUINOA POWER SALAD RECIPE BY TASTY
Here's what you need: water, salt, quinoa, fresh spinach, large cucumber, roma tomatoes, ripe avocados, lemon, extra virgin olive oil, pepper
Provided by Chris Salicrup
Categories Dinner
Yield 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- In a small saucepan, bring the water and a pinch of salt to a boil. Add the quinoa, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes, or until the water is absorbed. Transfer to a medium bowl to cool to room temperature, then fluff the quinoa.
- Refrigerate the quinoa for 20 minutes.
- Add the spinach, cucumber, tomatoes, and avocado to the bowl of quinoa and mix to combine.
- Add the lemon juice, olive oil, salt, and pepper, and mix well.
- Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts : Calories 296 calories, Carbohydrate 29 grams, Fat 18 grams, Fiber 7 grams, Protein 6 grams, Sugar 4 grams
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