Name: Versatile Quinoa Salad
Prep time: 45 min
Yield: 6 Servings
Ingredients: 3/4 cup dry quinoa; 1 1/2 cups no-sodium chicken broth; 2 cups cooked chicken, diced; 1 green apple, diced; 1 cup fennel, finely diced (1/2 of a small bulb).; 1/4 cup dried cranberries, chopped; 1 cup fresh strawberries, sliced; 1/4 cup feta cheese, crumbled; 1/4 cup pumpkin seeds (or pecans or almonds); 1 cup fresh mint (or other herb), chopped; 1/3 cup olive oil; 2 tablespoons lemon juice and zest (1 lemon); 1 tablespoon wine vinegar; 1 teaspoon honey; 1 clove garlic, grated

Ingredients

Adjust Servings:

	3/4 cup dry quinoa
	1 1/2 cups no-sodium chicken broth
	2 cups cooked chicken, diced
	1 green apple, diced
	1 cup fennel, finely diced (1/2 of a small bulb). Fennel can be replaced with 2 cups diced celery
	1/4 cup dried cranberries, chopped
	1 cup fresh strawberries, sliced
	1/4 cup feta cheese, crumbled
	1/4 cup pumpkin seeds (or pecans or almonds)
	1 cup fresh mint (or other herb), chopped
	Dressing
	1/3 cup olive oil
	2 tablespoons lemon juice and zest (1 lemon)
	1 tablespoon wine vinegar
	1 teaspoon honey
	1 clove garlic, grated

Nutrient Analysis
PER SERVING: 1/6 of recipe
Calories	370 Kcal
Protein	22 g
Carbohydrates	29 g
Fibre	5 g
Sugars	11 g
Total Fat	20 g
Saturated Fat	4 g
Cholesterol	58 mg
Sodium	118 mg
Potassium	594 mg
Phosphorus	359 mg

Versatile Quinoa Salad:
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Tip: Create your own salad by using the quinoa and the dressing as the base and add ingredients you have on hand.

Ingredients

3/4 cup dry quinoa
1 1/2 cups no-sodium chicken broth
2 cups cooked chicken, diced
1 green apple, diced
1 cup fennel, finely diced (1/2 of a small bulb). Fennel can be replaced with 2 cups diced celery
1/4 cup dried cranberries, chopped
1 cup fresh strawberries, sliced
1/4 cup feta cheese, crumbled
1/4 cup pumpkin seeds (or pecans or almonds)
1 cup fresh mint (or other herb), chopped
Dressing
1/3 cup olive oil
2 tablespoons lemon juice and zest (1 lemon)
1 tablespoon wine vinegar
1 teaspoon honey
1 clove garlic, grated

Preparation

1 Done	Cook the quinoa according to the package directions, using no-sodium chicken broth. Let cool in the refrigerator.
2 Done	Put all the dressing ingredients in a small jar with a lid and shake vigorously to combine.
3 Done	In a large bowl, gently mix all the salad ingredients. Add the dressing and mix well.