In this case, the extra time will only make the dish even more flavorful as the lime juice, cilantro, and garlic soak into.
Cold Chicken Quinoa Avocado Salad
It goes well with the vinaigrette recipe we showed in this video.
Recipe Summary Cold Chicken Quinoa Avocado Salad
This is a summer-favorite of my family. It has a great fresh flavor and is so easy for a weeknight meal. The avocado is a fun alternative to a mayo dressing. Serve alone, on top of lettuce, or in a whole wheat pita.Ingredients | Chicken Quinoa Salad Recipes
1 cup water
Ā½ cup red quinoa
2 avocados, peeled and mashed
2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
salt and ground black pepper to taste
1 pound cubed cooked chicken, chilled
2 tomatoes, seeded and chopped
2 tablespoons chopped scallions
Directions
Bring water and quinoa to a boil in a saucepan. Reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer until quinoa is tender and water has been absorbed, 15 to 20 minutes. Cool quinoa to room temperature, about 30 minutes.
Mix mashed avocado, cilantro, lime juice, salt, and pepper together in a bowl until dressing is smooth.
Combine quinoa, chicken, tomatoes, and scallions in a bowl; add avocado dressing and toss to coat.
Info | Chicken Quinoa Salad Recipes
prep:
15 mins
cook:
15 mins
additional:
30 mins
total:
1 hr
Servings:
6
Yield:
6 servings
