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Peach Chipotle Chicken Quinoa Salad

URL: https://www.cottercrunch.com/chipotle-chicken-salad-with-quinoa/

Ingredients

The Chicken

  • 1 pound skinless chicken breast
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • ½ teaspoon cumin
  • to taste pinch kosher salt
  • to taste pinch pepper
  • cup chipotle mayo

The Salad

  • 5 cups chopped green salad
  • 2 cups cooked quinoa
  • 1 each bell pepper, chopped or sliced
  • 1 each peach, sliced or diced
  • ½ each lime, juiced
  • splash balsamic vinegar
  • to taste sea salt
  • to taste pepper

Optional Toppings & Garnishes

  • to taste lime wedges
  • to taste fresh cilantro
  • to taste avocado
  • to taste crumbled feta cheese
  • to taste cherry tomatoes or cooked corn

Instructions

  1. Rub the chicken breast with garlic powder, cumin, salt, and pepper, then grill or bake until cooked through.
  2. Let the chicken rest for 5 minutes before slicing or chopping it.
  3. Mix the sliced chicken with 2-3 tablespoons of chipotle mayo, reserving some for the salad.
  4. In a large bowl, combine the chopped salad, quinoa, peppers, and peaches, then toss together.
  5. Add the chicken to the salad mixture and toss again.
  6. Squeeze fresh lime juice and add a splash of balsamic vinegar on top.
  7. Incorporate any additional toppings and the remaining chipotle mayo.
  8. Serve immediately or store in the fridge for up to 2 days, adding avocado just before serving.

Nutrition Facts (estimated)

Servings
5
Calories
264
Total fat
8.6g
Total carbohydrates
23.6g
Total protein
22.3g
Sodium
408.3mg
Cholesterol
68.6mg

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