Description
Discover a vibrant and nourishing dish with this Chicken Quinoa and Strawberry Salad. This delightful recipe combines the protein-packed goodness of shredded chicken with fluffy quinoa, fresh strawberries, creamy avocado, and crunchy almonds, all tossed together in a light strawberry poppyseed dressing. Perfect for lunch, dinner, or any gathering, this salad is not only visually appealing but also bursting with fresh flavors and textures. With its quick preparation and customizable ingredients, it’s an ideal choice for anyone looking to enjoy a healthy meal that impresses.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup quinoa
- ¾ lb cooked chicken (shredded)
- 3 ounces arugula or mixed greens
- 1 cup crumbled goat cheese
- 1 lb strawberries (hulled and sliced)
- 1 avocado (chunked)
- ½ cup pickled red onions
- ¼ cup sliced almonds
- 1 cup strawberry poppyseed dressing
Instructions
- Rinse quinoa under cold water and cook according to package instructions until fluffy. Allow to cool.
- In a large bowl, mix cooled quinoa with arugula or mixed greens.
- Add shredded chicken, goat cheese, pickled red onions, sliced strawberries, chunked avocado, and sliced almonds on top of the greens.
- Drizzle with strawberry poppyseed dressing just before serving and toss gently to combine.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 salad (about 350g)
- Calories: 520
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 420mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 19g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 85mg