Moroccan Chicken Quinoa Salad
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Moroccan Chicken Quinoa Salad
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The ultimate picnic or potluck salad! This Moroccan Chicken Quinoa Salad can be made ahead of time and serves up a ton of flavor in every bite.
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Ingredients
The salad:
- 4 cups quinoa cooled, cooked
- 3 cups chicken breasts chopped, skinless, cooked
- 2 cups cucumber not peeled, English, chopped
- 1 red bell pepper diced, large
- 2 green onions thinly sliced
- ¼ cup almonds toasted, slivered
- ⅓ cup dried tart cherries
- 2 cups spinach packed leaves
The dressing:
- ⅓ cup orange juice fresh
- ¼ cup lemon juice fresh
- 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 1 ½ teaspoon cumin ground
- ¼ teaspoon kosher salt
- agave nectar optional, drizzle or honey
Instructions
The salad:
- In a large bowl, stir together the quinoa, chicken, cucumber, bell pepper, green onions, almonds and cherries.
- Stir in the dressing and toss to combine.
- Stir in the spinach. Serve.
The dressing:
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the orange juice, lemon juice, olive oil, cumin and salt. Taste and add agave nectar or honey, if desired.
Notes
- Weight Watchers Points: 5 (Freestyle SmartPoints), 6 (Points+)
Nutrition Information
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Serving
1Cup
Calories
276kcal
(14%)
Carbohydrates
28g
(9%)
Protein
18g
(36%)
Fat
10g
(15%)
Saturated Fat
1g
(5%)
Cholesterol
36mg
(12%)
Sodium
154mg
(6%)
Potassium
546mg
(12%)
Fiber
4g
(16%)
Sugar
6g
(12%)
Vitamin A
1445IU
(29%)
Vitamin C
31.2mg
(35%)
Calcium
49mg
(5%)
Iron
2.4mg
(13%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 8cups
Amount Per Serving
Calories 276 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1Cup | |
| Calories | 276kcal | 14% |
| Carbohydrates | 28g | 9% |
| Protein | 18g | 36% |
| Fat | 10g | 15% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Cholesterol | 36mg | 12% |
| Sodium | 154mg | 6% |
| Potassium | 546mg | 12% |
| Fiber | 4g | 16% |
| Sugar | 6g | 12% |
| Vitamin A | 1445IU | 29% |
| Vitamin C | 31.2mg | 35% |
| Calcium | 49mg | 5% |
| Iron | 2.4mg | 13% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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