Name: Loaded Chicken-Quinoa Salad
Prep time: 5 min
Total time: 5 min
Ingredients: 0.75 cup shredded cooked chicken breast (see associated recipes); 0.5 cup cooked quinoa (see associated recipes); 1 cup roasted root vegetables (see associated recipes); 1-2 tablespoons vinaigrette (see associated recipes); 0.25 avocado, sliced; 1 tablespoon crumbled feta cheese; 1 tablespoon sunflower seeds

Loaded Chicken-Quinoa Salad

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Turn simple precooked ingredients into a delicious one-dish meal, high in fiber and with plenty of protein to keep you feeling satisfied.

Victoria Seaver, M.S., RD

Updated on September 12, 2022

Prep Time:

5 mins

Total Time:

5 mins

Servings:

Yield:

1 salad

Nutrition Profile:

Egg Free Gluten-Free Healthy Aging Healthy Immunity High Fiber High-Protein Nut-Free Soy-Free

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Ingredients

¾ cup shredded cooked chicken breast (see associated recipes)
½ cup cooked quinoa (see associated recipes)
1 cup roasted root vegetables (see associated recipes)
1-2 tablespoons vinaigrette (see associated recipes)
¼ avocado, sliced
1 tablespoon crumbled feta cheese
1 tablespoon sunflower seeds

Directions

Combine chicken, quinoa and roasted vegetables in a bowl; drizzle with vinaigrette. Top with avocado, feta and sunflower seeds.

To make ahead

Assemble recipe, cover and refrigerate for up to 1 day.

Associated Recipes

Sheet-Pan Roasted Root Vegetables

Shredded Chicken Master Recipe

Basic Quinoa

All-Purpose Vinaigrette

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

499	Calories
28g	Fat
41g	Carbs
23g	Protein

Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 1
Serving Size 1 salad
Calories 499
% Daily Value *
Total Carbohydrate 41g	15%
Dietary Fiber 10g	35%
Total Sugars 7g
Protein 23g	46%
Total Fat 28g	36%
Saturated Fat 5g	26%
Cholesterol 45mg	15%
Vitamin A 5956IU	119%
Vitamin C 17mg	19%
Folate 172mcg	43%
Sodium 413mg	18%
Calcium 117mg	9%
Iron 3mg	19%
Magnesium 123mg	29%
Potassium 963mg	20%

Nutrition information is calculated by a registered dietitian using an ingredient database but should be considered an estimate.

* Daily Values (DVs) are the recommended amounts of nutrients to consume each day. Percent Daily Value (%DV) found on nutrition labels tells you how much a serving of a particular food or recipe contributes to each of those total recommended amounts. Per the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the daily value is based on a standard 2,000 calorie diet. Depending on your calorie needs or if you have a health condition, you may need more or less of particular nutrients. (For example, it’s recommended that people following a heart-healthy diet eat less sodium on a daily basis compared to those following a standard diet.)

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a special diet for medical reasons, be sure to consult with your primary care provider or a registered dietitian to better understand your personal nutrition needs.