Quinoa Salad With Toasted Pistachios and Dried Pineapple

Prep Time: 5 Minutes

Cook Time: 15 Minutes

Ready In: 20 Minutes

Servings: 4

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Ingredients:

1 1/2 cups water

3/4 cup uncooked quinoa

1/4 cup shelled chopped pistachios (about 1 ounce)

2 cups rotisserie chicken breasts, chopped

1/3 cup chopped green onion

1/3 cup chopped dried pineapple

1 tablespoon toasted sesame oil

1 1/2 teaspoons bottled ground fresh ginger (such as spice world)

1/2 teaspoon ground cumin

1/2 teaspoon salt

1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes

Directions:

1. Boil water in a small saucepan. Add quinoa. Cover, reduce heat, and simmer 12 minutes.
2. Heat a small skillet over medium-high heat. Add chopped pistachios, and cook 2 minutes or until lightly toasted, stirring frequently.
3. Transfer pistachios to a large bowl; add cooked quinoa and remaining ingredients to bowl. Toss gently to coat.

By RecipeOfHealth.com