Ingredients
– 1 cup quinoa
– 2 cups water or chicken broth
– 2 cups cooked chicken, diced
– 1 cup red apples, diced
– 1 cup celery, chopped
– 1 cup grapes, halved
– ½ cup walnuts, chopped
– ½ cup plain Greek yogurt
– 2 tablespoons mayonnaise
– 1 tablespoon honey
– 1 tablespoon lemon juice
– Salt and pepper to taste
– Fresh parsley, for garnish
Instructions
Creating Chicken Waldorf Salad With Quinoa can be straightforward if you follow these simple steps:
1. Cook Quinoa: Rinse the quinoa under cold water. In a medium saucepan, combine quinoa and water or chicken broth. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for about 15 minutes. Remove from heat and let it stand for 5 minutes.
2. Fluff Quinoa: After resting, fluff the quinoa with a fork and allow it to cool.
3. Prepare Chicken: If you haven’t done so already, cook and dice your chicken. You can use leftover chicken or rotisserie chicken for convenience.
4. Mix Ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, combine the diced chicken, cooled quinoa, diced apples, chopped celery, halved grapes, and chopped walnuts.
5. Make Dressing: In a separate bowl, mix together Greek yogurt, mayonnaise, honey, lemon juice, salt, and pepper until smooth.
6. Combine: Pour the dressing over the salad mixture and gently toss to combine, ensuring everything is coated evenly.
7. Chill: Cover the salad and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to allow flavors to meld.
8. Garnish: Before serving, garnish with fresh parsley for a touch of color and flavor.
These steps will guide you in creating this incredible salad with ease.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 350 kcal
- Fat: 15g
- Protein: 25g