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Home » Main Dishes » Chicken Dishes » Harvest Chicken Quinoa Salad

Harvest Chicken Quinoa Salad

October 19, 2015 by Danielle Green 5 Comments

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Harvest Chicken Quinoa Salad is a healthy and delicious lunch studded with chewy cranberries, juicy pineapple and salty pumpkin seeds along with the tender chicken & protein packed quinoa that are dressed in a homemade pineapple and honey vinaigrette.

Harvest Chicken Quinoa Salad is a healthy and delicious lunch studded with chewy cranberries, juicy pineapple and salty pumpkin seeds along with the tender chicken & protein packed quinoa that are dressed in a homemade pineapple and honey vinaigrette. #Quinoa #Salad #Chicken

Harvest Chicken Quinoa Salad

The lunch struggle is real people! Just when I start to think I have things figured out for healthy lunch options, I either get bored of them or get off track with my planning. A lot of my dinners lately haven’t transported so well for lunch options…or I am just lazy and forget to pack them. When I am left with no lunch, my option is the campus dining services or Subway. While both have great options, they get a bit old after awhile, not to mention they take time away from my desk and waste my lunch break.

Harvest Chicken Quinoa Salad is a healthy and delicious lunch studded with chewy cranberries, juicy pineapple and salty pumpkin seeds along with the tender chicken & protein packed quinoa that are dressed in a homemade pineapple and honey vinaigrette. #Quinoa #Salad #Chicken

I decided I needed to come up with something the would work for a few lunches throughout the week with minimum effort. This Harvest Chicken Quinoa Salad was just what I was looking for. I had been wanting to make something with cranberries and pineapple for the fall and the addition of the salted pumpkin seeds, chicken and quinoa was just the perfect balance of crunch and sweetness.

Harvest Chicken Quinoa Salad is a healthy and delicious lunch studded with chewy cranberries, juicy pineapple and salty pumpkin seeds along with the tender chicken & protein packed quinoa that are dressed in a homemade pineapple and honey vinaigrette. #Quinoa #Salad #Chicken

I used the leftover juice from  the pineapple to whip up an easy and delicious vinaigrette to dress the salad with. Along with a little honey, lemon juice, dijon and olive oil, this light and fresh vinaigrette is the perfect compliment to the healthy and hearty salad. It is a tasty lunch option perfect for fall that will leave you begging for more!

Harvest Chicken Quinoa Salad is a healthy and delicious lunch studded with chewy cranberries, juicy pineapple and salty pumpkin seeds along with the tender chicken & protein packed quinoa that are dressed in a homemade pineapple and honey vinaigrette. #Quinoa #Salad #Chicken

Harvest Chicken Quinoa Salad is a healthy and delicious lunch studded with chewy cranberries, juicy pineapple and salty pumpkin seeds along with the tender chicken & protein packed quinoa that are dressed in a homemade pineapple and honey vinaigrette. #Quinoa #Salad #Chicken
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Harvest Chicken Quinoa Salad

Harvest Chicken Quinoa Salad is a healthy and delicious lunch studded with chewy cranberries, juicy pineapple and salty pumpkin seeds along with the tender chicken & protein packed quinoa that are dressed in a homemade pineapple and honey vinaigrette.
Prep Time5 mins
Cook Time20 mins
Total Time25 mins
Course: Salad
Servings: 6
Author: Danielle Green

Ingredients

  • 1 c. quinoa dry
  • 2 c. water
  • 2 c. cooked chicken breasts or rotisserie chicken cubed
  • 8 oz. can pineapple tidbits save the juice
  • 2/3 c. dried cranberries
  • 2/3 c. salted & roasted pumpkin seeds
  • Vinaigrette
  • juice from pineapple tidbits
  • juice of one lemon
  • 1/4 c. olive oil
  • 1/2 tsp. salt
  • 2 Tbsp. dijon mustard
  • 1 Tbsp. champagne or apple cider vinegar
  • 1 Tbsp. honey

Instructions

  • In a medium saucepan over high heat, add the quinoa and water and give a quick stir. Once it comes to a boil, reduce the heat to low and cover. Simmer for 15 minutes, giving a quick stir every 5 minutes. The quinoa is done cooking when you see the tiny spirals curling around the grains. Remove from the heat and allow to cool to room temperature.
  • In a large bowl, whisk the vinaigrette ingredients until smooth. Add all of the salad ingredients, including the cooled quinoa and fold everything together until it is all well dressed. Serve at room temperature or chilled.

Nutrition Facts
Serving Size 1 cup
Servings Per Container 6

Amount Per Serving
Calories 361 Calories from Fat 126
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 14g 22%
Saturated Fat 2g 10%
Trans Fat 0g
Cholesterol 40mg 13%
Sodium 426mg 18%
Total Carbohydrate 41g 14%
Dietary Fiber 4g 16%
Sugars 15g
Protein 20g 40%

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

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Filed Under: Chicken Dishes, Dairy-Free, Healthy Recipes, Lunch Idea, Main Dishes, Meal Prep, Recipe, Side Dishes


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  1. Kippie says

    August 18, 2017 at 1:58 pm

    I can not wait to try some of the quinoa recipes !

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