Quinoa Salad with Chicken, Grapes and Almonds

Serves 4 to 6
Time 20 min
Quinoa Salad with Chicken, Grapes and Almonds

Using the meat from a rotisserie chicken is a convenient shortcut for making this tempting main course salad. Serve over a bed of lettuce for lunch, dinner or picnics.

Special Diets:

Dairy FreeDairy Free
Gluten FreeGluten Free

Ingredients

    1 1/3 cupsquinoa
    1/4 teaspoonfine sea salt, plus more to taste
    2 tablespoonswhite wine vinegar
    2 tablespoonsextra-virgin olive oil
    2 cupsshredded cooked chicken
    1 1/2 cupsgreen or red grapes, quartered
    1/2 cupsliced almonds, toasted
    1/4 teaspoonground black pepper

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Method

Rinse quinoa under cold running water and drain.


Bring 2 cups water to a boil.


Stir in quinoa and then reduce heat, cover and simmer until tender and most of the liquid is absorbed, 15 to 20 minutes.


Uncover and set aside to let cool.


In a large bowl, whisk together vinegar, salt and pepper.


Slowly add oil, whisking well.


Add quinoa and toss to combine.


Add chicken, grapes and almonds and toss again. Serve at room temperature or chilled, if you like.

Nutritional Info

Serving Size

Calories

350

Total Fat

14g

Saturated Fat

2g

Cholesterol

25mg

Sodium

140mg

Total Carbohydrate

39g

Dietary Fiber

5g

Total Sugars

7g

Protein

18g

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