Cooking Instructions

Follow these steps for perfect results

Ingredients

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4
servings
1.5 cup

low sodium chicken broth

1 cup

quinoa

rinsed

1.5 cup

cooked chicken

cubed

0.5 cup

green onion

thinly sliced

0.5 cup

radish

diced

0.5 cup

cucumber

chopped, seeded, peeled

0.25 cup

flat leaf parsley

chopped

2 tbsp

pine nuts

toasted

0.25 cup

white wine vinegar

1.5 tbsp

extra virgian olive oil

1 tsp

ground cumin

0.5 tsp

salt

0.25 tsp

fresh ground pepper

1 clove

garlic

minced

Step 1
~3 min

Rinse quinoa thoroughly in a sieve under cold water to remove any soapy residue.

Step 2
~3 min

Bring chicken broth to a boil in a medium saucepan.

Step 3
~3 min

Gradually stir in quinoa and cook for 18-20 minutes, or until the quinoa is cooked through and the broth is absorbed.

Step 4
~3 min

Remove from heat and transfer the quinoa to a bowl to cool slightly.

Step 5
~3 min

In a cast iron skillet over medium heat, add pine nuts (without oil).

Step 6
~3 min

Shake the skillet constantly until the pine nuts are golden brown, about 3 minutes.

Step 7
~3 min

In a large bowl, combine the cooked quinoa, cubed cooked chicken, thinly sliced green onion, diced radish, chopped cucumber, chopped parsley, and toasted pine nuts.

Step 8
~3 min

Gently toss all ingredients to combine.

Step 9
~3 min

In a separate small bowl, whisk together white wine vinegar, extra virgin olive oil, ground cumin, salt, pepper, and minced garlic to prepare the dressing.

Step 10
~3 min

Drizzle the dressing over the salad.

Step 11
~3 min

Toss the salad gently to combine the dressing and ingredients.

Pro Tips & Suggestions

Expert advice for the best results

Add dried cranberries for a touch of sweetness.

Use leftover rotisserie chicken to save time.

Adjust the amount of vinegar to your preference.

Cooking Experience

Everything you need to know before you start

Time & Preparation

Cleanup Time

15 minutes

Batch Cooking
Friendly
Make Ahead

Can be made 1-2 days in advance

Freezable
Kid Friendly

Cooking Environment

Messiness Level
Low
Smell Intensity
Moderate
Noise Level
Low
Elder Friendly
Suitable for seniors

Plating & Presentation

Serving Suggestions

Serve chilled or at room temperature

Pair with a side of fruit

Perfect Pairings

Food Pairings

Grilled vegetables
Crusty bread

Drink Pairings

Cultural Heritage

Discover the story behind this recipe

Origin & Tradition

Region of Origin

United States

Cultural Significance

Modern healthy eating

Style

Occasions & Celebrations

Occasion Tags

Lunch
Picnic
Potluck

Popularity Score

65/100

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