Delight in this quinoa and poached chicken salad recipe

Posted by Taylah Strauss on 21 February 2022

Quinoa is a delicious grain-like seed that can be used interchangeably with rice and other grains. Known for its health benefits, quinoa is a versatile ingredient, that can be used to complement dishes with its nutty flavour.

Have a look at this recipe for quinoa salad, with chickpeas, soybeans and poached chicken.

INGREDIENTS

Serves four

  • 120g quinoa
  • 2tsp vegetable stock powder, dissolved in 400ml water
  • 3 skinless, boneless chicken breasts
  • 1 x 400g tin chickpeas (organic, if you can), rinsed and drained
  • 50g cashew nuts, roasted
  • 25g pumpkin seeds
  • 15g sesame seeds, roasted
  • 75g frozen soybeans, cooked
  • For The Dressing:
  • 2tbsp rice vinegar
  • 2tbsp light soy sauce
  • 2tsp toasted sesame oil
  • Juice 1 lime
  • 1tbsp coriander, roughly chopped

INSTRUCTIONS

– Place the quinoa in a saucepan with twice its volume of cold water. Bring to the boil, reduce the heat to a simmer and cook for 15 minutes or until soft. It should almost have a bouncy texture when bitten. Drain any excess water and allow to cool.

– Bring the vegetable stock to a boil, add the chicken breasts, reduce the heat and cook for 15 minutes or until cooked through. Remove from the stock and allow to cool. When cold, cut into long strips.

– Whisk together all the ingredients for the dressing and set aside. Place the quinoa, chickpeas, cashew nuts, seeds and soybeans in a large bowl, pour over the dressing and mix well. Place in a large bowl, arrange the chicken on top and scatter over the chopped coriander.

Picture: Pexels

Source: Woman & Home

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