Quinoa Chicken Salad

Total Time: 35 mins Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 25 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 1 1/2 cups low sodium chicken broth
• 1 cup quinoa
• 1 1/2 cups cubed cooked chicken
• 1/2 cup thinly sliced green onion
• 1/2 cup diced radish
• 1/2 cup chopped seeded peeled cucumber
• 1/4 cup chopped fresh flat leaf parsley
• 2 tablespoons pine nuts, toasted
• 1/4 cup wine vinegar
• 1 1/2 tablespoons extra virgian olive oil
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon fresh ground pepper
• 1 garlic clove, minced

Recipe

• 1 *rinse quinoa in a seive under cold water very well to remove natural, soapy film residue.
• 2 1. to prepare salad, bring broth to a boil in a medium sauce pan, gradually stir in quinoa. cook 18-20 minutes. remove from heat, transfer to a bowl to cool slightly.
• 3 2. in a cast iron skillet, over medium heat, add pine nuts (no oil) and shake constantly until golden brown, about 3 minutes.
• 4 3. add chicken, onions, radishes, cucumber, parsley, and toasted pine nuts., toss gently to combine.
• 5 4. to prepare dressing, combine vinegar, and remaing ingredients stirring with a whisk. drizzle over salad, toss to combine.