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chicken quinoa salad recipe with apples and pecans
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Quinoa Salad Recipe with Chicken

The easy quinoa salad recipe is made with chicken, apple, red onion, and pecans. It is topped with a tangy dressing.
Prep Time15 minutes
Cooling Time:2 hours
Total Time2 hours 15 minutes
Course: Salad
Cuisine: American
Diet: Gluten Free
Keyword: chicken quinoa salad recipe, quinoa salad with chicken
Servings: 8
Calories: 505kcal
Author: Alea Milham

Ingredients

  • 4 cups cooked quinoa
  • 2 cups cooked chicken cut into bite-size pieces
  • 2 small Fuji apples cored and cut into bite-size pieces
  • 1 cup red onion diced
  • 1 cup pecans chopped
  • 1 cup mayonnaise
  • 1/4 cup balsamic Italian dressing
  • 2 tablespoons coconut sugar or sugar of your choice

Instructions

  • Add the quinoa, chicken, apple, onion, and pecans to a large bowl.
  • In a small bowl, mix mayonnaise, Italian dressing, and sugar.
  • Pour the dressing over the salad and stir until the salad is completely coated in the dressing.
  • Chill for at least 2 hours before serving.

Nutrition

Calories: 505kcal | Carbohydrates: 33g | Protein: 15g | Fat: 36g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 18g | Monounsaturated Fat: 12g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 38mg | Sodium: 291mg | Potassium: 380mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 10g | Vitamin A: 72IU | Vitamin C: 4mg | Calcium: 39mg | Iron: 2mg