Curried Quinoa Chicken Salad

Contributed By: koshka
http://www.20minutesupperclub.com/recipe/curried-quinoa-chicken-salad/

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Total Preparation Time: Less than 15 minutes
Ingredients: Chicken & Turkey
Actual Cooking Time: Less than 15 minutes
Number of Servings: 6
Meal Type: Lunch
Entree
Salads & Dressings

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Ingredients

2 cup Quinoa*, cooked
2 Boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cooked and cut into bite-size pieces
3/4 cup Thinly sliced dried apricots
2 Green onions, thinly sliced
1/2 cup Toasted walnut pieces
1/4 cup Chopped fresh cilantro
2 tablespoon Curry powder
1/4 cup Rice vinegar
1/3 cup Canola oil
2 teaspoon Grated, fresh ginger

Preparation

In a bowl, combine first 6 ingredients.

In a separate bowl, whisk together curry powder, rice vinegar, canola oil and ginger until combined.

Drizzle over quinoa and stir. Season with salt and pepper.

Cook's Notes

Quinoa is a gluten-free grain originally cultivated by the Incas, quinoa is known as a “complete protein,” meaning it contains all eight essential amino acids. It is one of the best sources of vegetable protein, rich in B vitamins, vitamin E, calcium, iron, magnesium, zinc and fibre. Because of its high protein and nutrient content, quinoa is higher in calories than the equivalent amount of rice or pasta. Where to Buy Quinoa: Look for quinoa in the grain/rice section of most grocery and bulk food stores. When buying grains in bulk, store in sealable bags. Be sure to label the bags and jot down cooking instructions for quick reference.