Healthy Recipe of the Week

Are you seeking a quick, inexpensive lunch, weeknight dinner, or salad to bring to your next summer potluck?

Barbecue Chicken Quinoa Salad

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 cups Quinoa (cooked) (*may substitute with Farro, Bulgar, or Brown Rice, or combine all three)
• 1/2 cup Corn (fresh, cut from the cob)
• 1/2 cup Black Beans (rinsed and drained) (*may substitute with other beans of choice)
• 1 cup Barbecue Chicken (shredded) (*may substitute for Extra Firm Tofu, cubed, for a vegan/vegetarian option)
• 1 Avocado (chopped)
• Salt and Black Pepper, to taste
• 1/4 cup White Cheddar Cheese (shredded) (*may substitute for Almond or Cashew Cheese for a vegan/vegetarian option)
• Barbecue Sauce, to taste
• 2 Scallions (chopped)
• Fresh Cilantro, for garnish

Directions

In a large bowl, toss together the quinoa, corn, black beans, chicken (or tofu) and avocado. Season with salt and pepper.

Transfer the mixture into a serving bowl and top with shredded cheese, barbecue sauce, scallions and cilantro.

Yields: 2 servings

Preparation Time: 10 minutes

Cook Time: 15 minutes

 

 

 

 

Reference

Dalkin, G. (2023, January 30). Barbecue chicken quinoa salad. Today. https://www.today.com/recipes/barbecue-chicken-quinoa-salad-recipe-t245531?cid=eml_starttoday_20240523