Curried Quinoa Chicken Salad (recipe)

Curried Quinoa Chicken Salad

Recharge with this fuss-free, nutrition-packed meal, containing 3 delicious Superfoods !

Prep time:
10 Minutes
Serves:
6
Cook time:
10 Minutes

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.

Hints & Tips

Chef's Tip:
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.

Nutritional Information

Nutrients per serving: 474 calories, 22 g fat, 20 g protein, 52 g carbs, 6 g fibre. Excellent source of vitamin A, iron.

Wine Pairing

Off-dry Riesling, Chenin Blanc

Lusciously textured chicken salad requests acidic, high-tempo off-dry white wine. Chenin Blanc (Vouvray – France; or South Africa ), Riesling (Germany ; Niagara – Canada; Finger Lakes [NY] - USA )

Check out more wine reviews, commentary, criticism, enthusiasm and voice from Joel Wilcox at Writer's Blanc !

Recipe by LeeAnne Wright
Photography by Angus Ferguson
Food styling by Ashley Denton
Prop styling by Jane Hardin