Chicken, Sesame and Quinoa Salad
- Level: Easy
- Yield: 4 servings
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- Nutritional Analysis
- Per Serving
- Calories
- 250 calorie
- Total Fat
- 10 grams
- Saturated Fat
- 1 grams
- Cholesterol
- 25 milligrams
- Sodium
- 470 milligrams
- Carbohydrates
- 25 grams
- Dietary Fiber
- 5 grams
- Protein
- 14 grams
- Total: 35 min
- Prep: 15 min
- Cook: 20 min
Ingredients
1/2 cup quinoa
4 teaspoons vegetable oil
1 teaspoon grated ginger
3 scallions, whites and greens sliced
1 clove garlic, grated
1/4 cup fresh lemon juice (about 2 lemons)
2 1/2 tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce
2 teaspoons toasted sesame oil
1 1/2 cups shredded white meat rotisserie chicken, skin and bones removed (about 5 ounces)
1 1/2 cups shredded white meat rotisserie chicken, skin and bones removed (about 5 ounces)
1 1/2 cups finely shredded cabbage (such as napa, red, green or a combination)
1 cup thinly sliced (size of a matchstick) carrots (about 2 carrots)
1 cup sugar snap peas, sliced on the bias
1 teaspoon black sesame seeds
Directions
- Cook the quinoa according to package directions, set aside to cool.
- Heat the vegetable oil in a small saucepan over medium heat. When the oil is hot, add the ginger, scallions and garlic. Immediately turn off the heat and stir. Let cool slightly for a few minutes, then whisk in the lemon juice, soy sauce and sesame oil.
- Put the cooked quinoa, chicken, cabbage, carrots and peas in a mixing bowl. Add the dressing and toss. Sprinkle with sesame seeds. Keep refrigerated in an air-tight container for up to 3 days.