Quinoa And Chicken Salad With Sun-Dried Tomatoes Recipe

Cooking Directions

• STEP 1.Cook the quinoa according to package instructions and let it cool.
• STEP 2.In a large bowl, combine the cooked quinoa, cooked chicken, sun-dried tomatoes, chopped cucumber, and chopped red onion.
• STEP 3.In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, salt, and pepper to make the dressing.
• STEP 4.Pour the dressing over the quinoa mixture and toss to combine.
• STEP 5.Garnish with fresh herbs, such as parsley or basil, and serve.
• STEP 6.This salad can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
• STEP 7.Serve the salad as a main dish or as a side with grilled chicken or fish.

Cooking Tips

• To save time, you can use pre-cooked quinoa and rotisserie chicken.
• Feel free to add other vegetables, such as cherry tomatoes or bell peppers, to the salad.
• For extra flavor, you can add crumbled feta cheese or toasted pine nuts.

Storage and Serving

• Store the salad in an airtight container in the refrigerator.
• Serve the salad chilled or at room temperature.
• If serving as a main dish, you can add some avocado slices or a boiled egg for extra protein.