Rotisserie Seasoned Chicken, Quinoa and Tomato Salad
Serves 5
Serving size: approximately 1 1/3 cups
Ingredients:
1 c. dry quinoa (rinsed)
2 c. water
1 c. red cherry tomatoes (halved)
1/2 c. chopped parsley (or to taste)
1/3 c. chives (chopped, adjust amount to taste)
10 oz. rotisserie seasoned chicken breast (diced small)
2 T. extra virgin olive oil
2 T. lime juice
2 T. white wine vinegar
1/4 t. salt
1 garlic clove (chopped)
1/8 t. ground black pepper (to taste)
Combine the quinoa with the water in a saucepan. Bring to a boil. Cover,
reduce heat and simmer 10 minutes or until the liquid is absorbed. Or cook
according to package directions. Remove from the heat. Let stand 10 minutes.
Fluff with a fork. Combine the quinoa, tomatoes, herbs and chicken. Combine
the oil, lime juice, vinegar, salt and garlic. Drizzle over the salad. Add
pepper to taste. Mix well. Chill. Serve cold.
Calories: 266
Total Carbohydrates: 26g
Dietary Fiber: 10g
Total Fat: 10g
Saturated Fat: 1g
Trans Fat: 0.01g
Cholesterol: 34mg
Sodium: 539mg
Protein: 20g
Calcium: 35mg
Iron: 3mg
MJ
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