Cherry, Chicken, and Quinoa Salad
Ali Segersten (author)
Main Dishes Lunch American Mediterranean Lunchbox Recipe Meal Prep Recipe Poultry Salads Whole Grain Dish
This colorful chicken and quinoa salad is a delicious way to make the most of fresh cherries during their peak summer season. Juicy sweet cherries pair beautifully with tender chicken and nutty quinoa for a protein-rich salad that works well for lunch or a light summer dinner. It is also a great way to turn leftover roasted chicken into a fresh new meal. Use multi-colored quinoa, as pictured here, for a beautiful mix of colors, flavors, and nutrients. Make a batch ahead of time for easy summer lunches throughout the week.
Ingredients
Quinoa
1 cups
quinoa
1½ cups
water
1 pinches
sea salt
Salad
2 cups
cooked chicken
1½ cups
cherries
pitted and halved
1 bunches
lacinato kale
thinly sliced
½ small
red onions
thinly sliced
½ cups
shelled pistachio nuts
chopped
4 ounces
feta cheese
crumbled
3 tablespoons
extra virgin olive oil
3 tablespoons
balsamic vinegar
¾ teaspoons
sea salt
