High-Protein Chicken, Onion & Quinoa Salad
If you’re looking for a way to take your salad from snack or side to a savory main course, consider this High-Protein Chicken, Onion and Quinoa Salad with its own from-scratch dressing.
Prep Time 10 minutes mins
Cook Time 15 minutes mins
Dressing
- 1/4 Cup Apple Cider Vinegar
- 2 Tb Olive Oil
- 1 Tb Lemon Juice
- 1 Tsp Honey
- 1 Tsp Dijon Mustard
Salad
- 1 1/2 Cups Red Quinoa Rinsed
- 2 1/2 Cups Vegetable Broth
- 1 Tsp Canola Oil
- 1 White Onion Sliced
- 3 Cups Baby Kale
- 1 Red-Skinned Apple Chopped
- 2 Cups Cooked Chicken Chopped
- 1/2 Tsp Salt
- 1/4 Tsp Pepper
To make dressing: In bowl, whisk vinegar, olive oil, lemon juice, honey and Dijon mustard until well combined. Set aside.
In saucepan, bring quinoa and broth to boil. Simmer, covered, 12-15 minutes, or until broth has been absorbed. Cool completely.
In medium skillet, heat canola oil over medium-high heat. Saute onion 3-5 minutes, or until softened and translucent. Remove from heat; cool completely.
In large bowl, toss onion, kale, apple, chicken, salt and pepper with dressing. Stir in cooled quinoa.