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Mango Chicken Quinoa Salad

This Mango Chicken Quinoa Salad is perfect for serving at parties and goes great as a side salad to your favorite meals!
Course Salad
Cuisine American
Keyword best quinoa salad recipe, chicken mango salad, quinoa, quinoa salad, quinoa salad recipe
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 0 minutes
Cool Time 30 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings 6
Calories 375kcal
Author Jenny
Cost $10

Ingredients

  • 1 cup dry quinoa
  • 2-3 cups broccoli florets
  • 1 cup cooked shredded chicken breast
  • 1 large ripe mango diced
  • 1/2 cup shredded carrots
  • 1/2 cup kalamata olives
  • 1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese
  • 1/2 cup crumbled blue cheese

Simple Lemon Dressing

  • 1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice
  • 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

Instructions

  • Cook quinoa according to package directions. When done cooking, transfer it to a large bowl and toss with a fork. Let cool for 30 minutes or so tossing every 5 minutes.
  • Add broccoli, chicken, mango, carrots, olives, roasted red bell peppers, parmesan and Feta cheese to quinoa, stirring to combine.
  • To make dressing, place oil, lemon, salt and pepper into a mason jar with a lid. Close lid and shake for 30 seconds or so until well combined. Pour over quinoa and stir to combine. Taste and add additional salt and pepper to taste. Serve room temperature or chilled.

Nutrition

Calories: 375kcal | Carbohydrates: 28g | Protein: 9g | Fat: 26g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Cholesterol: 12mg | Sodium: 609mg | Potassium: 376mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 2510IU | Vitamin C: 42mg | Calcium: 146mg | Iron: 2mg