How to make chicken salad with quinoa and roasted veggies, in less than 30 minutes.
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Hey Foodies,

Today we are going to make a healthy Chicken Salad recipe with roasted veggies and the super grain of the future.

Can you guess what it is?

It’s quinoa, the healthy grain that dates back almost 4000 years ago, to Inca times.

Even today this is one of the most popular health foods in the world.

So before I show you how to make chicken salad at home, I would like to tell you a bit about this ingredient, and why it can make a Chicken salad healthy.

Why we should eat more Quinoa

This is a grain that dates back to Incan times and most often it’s called a super grain.
That’s because its fiber content is much higher than almost all other grains.

More than that, it is rich in protein, essential amino acids, minerals and antioxidants.

Healthline wrote a comprehensive article about its benefits, and here are some of the most important:

1. Naturally Gluten-free
2. Rich in protein, essential amino acids and fiber.
3. Low glycemic index (helps with blood sugar control)
4. High mineral content, particularly magnesium, potassium, zinc and iron.
5. And my favorite, it’s very easy to incorporate into any diet, especially for weight loss.

Here is the nutrient content of 1 cup (185 grams) of cooked quinoa:

Source: Healthline.

So we need to eat more quinoa if we want to keep a healthy diet.

Now that you know how to make a chicken salad healthy by adding quinoa, let me tell you a few words about the second ingredient that makes it interesting.

And that is… wait for it… peanut butter.

We all know by now that chicken and quinoa salad is super healthy.

But how tasty is it?

Quinoa with chicken and veggies is certainly healthy but the purpose of any food is to also delight our taste buds, right?

So, to make a healthy and delicious chicken salad recipe, I added a yummy Peanut Butter dressing that will make your taste buds scream with joy

It’s very easy to make (in less than 5 minutes) and here are the ingredients:

• 2 Tbsp drippy peanut butter
• 2 Tbsp soya sauce
• 1 Tbsp honey
• juice of 1 lemon
• 1-2 Tbsp water
• 1 tsp garlic powder

Now, I know some of you are not 100% ok with peanut butter, so I made another easy dressing recipe which you can use instead:

• 2 Tbsp Olive oil
• 3 Tbsp Apple cider vinegar
• 1 Minced garlic clove
• Salt & Pepper

However, you might want to check out what Healthline and Organic Facts have to say about peanut butter first.

Spoiler alert: It has plenty of benefits, just don’t gobble it up all at once.

Ok, now you know the super ingredients I used to make this delicious and healthy chicken salad, so it’s time for tips.

1. What goes with chicken salad.

There are quite a few dishes that go well with it. I made it with roasted veggies, but you can try it with fresh veggies, with avocado and strawberries, or with mango salsa.

And just in case you have room left for dessert, here are a few delicious ideas:

• Peanut Butter Chocolate Mousse
• Pumpkin Spice Pancakes
• Chocolate Muffins
• Chocolate Covered Strawberries

2. How to prepare the chicken

First of all, you need to bring it to room temperature if it’s not there already. So don’t even think about taking it out of the fridge or freezer and throwing it straight in the oven.

If you do that it will come out dry and literally tasteless.

This is a good rule to keep in mind when cooking any meat, especially when cooking chicken for salad.

Then, you have two ways of preparing it:

1.  In the oven
2.  In a pan

Whichever way you choose make sure you season it beforehand, just like I did today (see instructions in the recipe below).

3. Use all natural peanut butter.

Peanut butter is healthy as long as it’s made only with peanuts. If you see ingredients like sweeteners or emulsifiers, stay away.

We all know by now that these are potentially harmful.

You can also make it yourself if you want to have 100% control over the ingredients. That’s actually a good idea for a future post.

4. You can replace quinoa with your favorite grains.

Just in case you are not a huge quinoa fan, you can always make this easy chicken salad recipe with cooked brown rice, barley or even couscous.

5. Homemade is always healthy.

Don’t go out and buy your salad from a store just because you heard it’s healthy. You have no control over the ingredients so it’s hard to say exactly what’s in it.

Learn how to make chicken salad at home and gain control over what you eat. It’s easy and you don’t need to be Jamie Oliver to do it.

Honestly, even a child can make it.

I believe I’ve covered everything about this quick and easy chicken salad recipe, but just in case you need any help with it, don’t be afraid to ask.

I am just one comment away.

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How to make chicken salad at home

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