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Cold Chicken Quinoa Avocado Salad

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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 | Thai Quinoa Quinoa Salad Recipes

  • 1 cup water
  • ½ 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 | Thai Quinoa Quinoa Salad Recipes

    prep: 15 mins cook: 15 mins additional: 30 mins total: 1 hr Servings: 6 Yield: 6 servings

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