Healthy Chicken Salad with Quinoa, Tomatoes, Lemon and Basil

This gorgeous salad is perfect as a main course, or as a hearty side! Fabulous served warm or totally chilled, it can even be adapted for vegetarians. So easy and incredibly delicious.

IngredientS

– quinoa – cherry tomatoes – baby spinach – chicken breasts – basil – walnuts – parmesan – garlic – lemon juice – olive oil – lemon zest – kosher salt – black pepper

Step 1 :  Prepare quinoa according to package directions. After cooking, allow to cool, then fluff with a fork.

Step 2 :  In a large bowl, combine cooled quinoa, tomatoes, spinach, chicken, basil, walnuts, parmesan, and garlic. Stir to combine.

Step 3 :  In a small bowl, whisk together lemon juice, olive oil, lemon zest, salt, and pepper. Pour over quinoa mixture and stir thoroughly to combine.

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