Chicken Pomegranate Cashew Quinoa Salad Recipe 465

QUINOA CASHEW CHICKEN

Steps:

• Place quinoa in a small pot and add 2½ cups of water. Bring to a boil then reduce to a simmer. When the water is almost gone, turn off the heat and cover.
• Heat sesame oil in a large pot or skillet. Add onion, carrots, and ginger and cook until carrots are crisp-tender. Add edamame and peas and cook until they are heated through.
• Fluff quinoa with a fork and add it to the pan along with the chicken. Stir to combine.
• In a small bowl, whisk together rice vinegar, soy sauce, pepper, ginger, and salt. Pour over quinoa and chicken mixture and stir to combine.
• Add cashews and stir to combine.
• Top with sliced green onions, if desired, and serve.
• Enjoy!

BLACKENED CHICKEN

Steps:

• Ingredients out • Kettle boiled • Medium lidded pan, medium-high heat • Food processor (bowl blade) • Large frying pan, high heat
• START COOKING Put the quinoa into the pan and generously cover with boiling water and the lid.
• Put the chilli, spinach, trimmed spring onions and coriander (reserving a few leaves) into the processor, tear in the top leafy half of the mint, then blitz until finely chopped.
• On a large sheet of greaseproof paper, toss the chicken with sea salt, black pepper, the allspice and paprika. Fold over the paper, then bash and flatten the chicken to 1.5cm thick with a rolling pin.
• Put into the frying pan with 1 tablespoon of olive oil, turning after 3 or 4 minutes, or until blackened and cooked through.
• Deseed the peppers, cut each one into 8 strips and add to the frying pan, tossing regularly. Peel and cut the mango into chunks.
• Drain the quinoa and rinse under the cold tap, then drain well again and tip on to a serving board or platter. Toss with the blitzed spinach mixture, squeeze over the lime juice, add the extra virgin olive oil, mix well and season to taste.
• Sprinkle the mango chunks and cooked peppers over the quinoa. Halve and destone the avocado, then use a teaspoon to scoop curls of it over the salad.
• Slice up the chicken, toss the slices in any juices and add to the salad. Crumble over the feta, scatter over the remaining coriander leaves and snip over the cress. Serve with dollops of yoghurt.

CHICKEN, POMEGRANATE & CASHEW QUINOA SALAD RECIPE - (4.6/5)

Steps:

• In a small bowl combine lemon juice, sea salt, paprika and pepper. Whisk until combined. Place tempeh, chick'n or chicken in a shallow dish and pour the mixture over. Set aside for 15 minutes. In a grill pan or indoor grill, cook until golden brown and cooked through. Allow to cool slightly and cut into thin strips. Meanwhile, make dressing by combining all ingredients in a small bowl and whisking together. In a large bowl combine greens, quinoa, red onion, pomegranate and cashews. Toss until combined. Divide mixture between four plates and top with chick'n and avocado. Drizzle with dressing and serve. Notes

CHICKEN POMEGRANATE AND CASHEW QUINOA SALAD

Steps:

• In a small bowl combine lemon juice, sea salt, paprika and pepper. Whisk until combined. Place tempeh, chick'n or chicken in a shallow dish and pour the mixture over. Set aside for 15 minutes. In a grill pan or indoor grill, cook until golden brown and cooked through. Allow to cool slightly and cut into thin strips.
• Meanwhile, make dressing by combining all ingredients in a small bowl and whisking together.
• In a large bowl combine greens, quinoa, red onion, pomegranate and cashews. Toss until combined. Divide mixture between four plates and top with chick'n and avocado. Drizzle with dressing and serve.

POMEGRANATE-CHICKEN SALAD

Steps:

• Combine the mayonnaise, yogurt, Dijon mustard, lemon juice and some salt and pepper. Taste and adjust seasonings as needed.
• Add the shredded chicken, pomegranate seeds, chives and celery to a bowl. Pour some of the dressing around the sides of the bowl and toss to combine. Add more dressing as desired. Taste and adjust seasonings as needed.
• Serve on top of some baby arugula if using.

CHICKEN QUINOA SALAD

Steps:

• Heat 1 teaspoon olive oil in a saucepan over medium heat; cook and stir quinoa until slightly toasted and water has evaporated from quinoa, 2 to 3 minutes. Add chicken broth and bring to a boil for 5 minutes. Cover saucepan, reduce heat to low, and simmer until quinoa is tender and has absorbed the broth, about 15 minutes. Remove saucepan from heat and let sit for 5 minutes; fluff with a fork.
• Mix quinoa, asparagus, chicken, tomatoes, basil, Parmesan cheese, and garlic together in a bowl. Drizzle 1/4 cup olive oil over salad and season with salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes; stir until evenly coated.

CHICKEN CASHEW SALAD

Steps:

• Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add pasta and cook for 8 to 10 minutes or until al dente; drain and rinse with cold water.
• In large bowl, combine brown sugar, salad dressing, lemon juice, vinegar and salt. Toss dressing mixture with cooked pasta, celery, green pepper, onion and chicken. Chill until ready to serve. Mix in cashews just before serving.