Chicken Quinoa Salad Recipe

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Chicken Quinoa Salad
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Directions:

  1. Rinse the quinoa well under cold running water and drain well.
  2. Bring the chicken stock to a boil in a medium saucepan; add in the quinoa, reduce heat and cook, covered, 12-15 minutes or until tender.
  3. Most, if not all of the liquid should be absorbed; drain off any remaining liquid and let the quinoa cool.
  4. In a bowl, combine the chicken, quinoa, raisins, apricots, pine nuts, and ginger.
  5. To make the dressing: add the vinegar to a small bowl; whisk in teh sal until dissolved; add in pepper and curry powder; whisk in the canola oil.
  6. Pour the dressing over the chicken mixture; toss gently but thoroughly.
  7. Cover and refrigerate for up to 8 hours.
  8. Serve chilled on a plate of romaine lettuce leaves.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 453.3 Kcal (1898 kJ)
Calories from fat 257.07 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 28.56g 44%
Cholesterol 33.59mg 11%
Sodium 627.52mg 26%
Potassium 485.87mg 10%
Total Carbs 34.65g 12%
Sugars 7.47g 30%
Dietary Fiber 2.16g 9%
Protein 16.81g 34%
Vitamin C 0.5mg 1%
Iron 2.3mg 13%
Calcium 33.7mg 3%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 244.47 Kcal (1024 kJ)
Calories from fat 138.64 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 15.4g 44%
Cholesterol 18.12mg 11%
Sodium 338.42mg 26%
Potassium 262.03mg 10%
Total Carbs 18.68g 12%
Sugars 4.03g 30%
Dietary Fiber 1.17g 9%
Protein 9.06g 34%
Vitamin C 0.2mg 1%
Iron 1.3mg 13%
Calcium 18.2mg 3%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Weightwatchers Points

  • 11
    Points
  • 12
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • low cholesterol

Bad Points

  • High in Sodium

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