Quinoa & Chicken Summer Salad
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Serves: 4
 
This is the perfect grown-up dish for a picnic or anytime you want a portable, healthy lunch.
Ingredients
  • 1 ½ cups red quinoa
  • ½ cup Dijon vinaigrette
  • 2 cups chopped cooked chicken
  • ¼ cup green scallions
  • ¼ cup sliced almonds
  • ¼ cup goat cheese
  • 2 tablespoons sliced fresh basil leaves
  • Salt & freshly ground pepper
Instructions
  1. Cook quinoa according to package directions; add a pat of butter to the water for additional flavor.
  2. While the quinoa cooks, prepare the remaining ingredients.
  3. Once the quinoa is done, toss with the Dijon vinaigrette.
  4. Combine with the remaining ingredients; season with salt and pepper.
  5. Serve immediately or refrigerate and serve cold.
Recipe by The California Table at http://thecaliforniatable.com/quinoa-chicken-summer-salad/