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Sweet Pineapple Chicken Quinoa Salad

A light and healthy quinoa salad tossed in a flavorful spice mix, and loaded with healthy wholesome ingredients like grilled chicken, salted pistachios, and shredded coconut!
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Servings: 8

Ingredients

  • 4 cups water
  • 2 cup uncooked quinoa

Spices:

  • 2 Tablespoons olive oil
  • 2 Tablespoons lemon juice
  • 2 teaspoon ground ginger
  • 1 1/4 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon salt

Add-ins:

  • 4 cups fresh arugula roughly chopped
  • 2 cups cooked chicken breast chopped (canned, rotisserie, or grilled all work well)
  • 1 1/2 cup shelled whole pistachios
  • 1 cup chopped green onions
  • 1 cup fresh cilantro rinsed and finely chopped
  • 1 cup chopped dried pineapple
  • 1 cup dried cherries roughly chopped
  • 1 cup flaked unsweetened coconut

Instructions

  • In a medium saucepan, bring water to a boil. Add quinoa, cover and reduce heat to simmer for 12 minutes, or until water is completely absorbed.
  • Transfer quinoa to a large bowl and allow to cool for at least 5 minutes. Add the spices to quinoa until mixed.
  • Add remaining ingredients (add-in) until well evenly distributed.
  • You can serve this at room temperature or cold. If serving more than 2 hours after preparing, store in the refridgerator in an airtight container for up to 5 days.