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Multi-Cooker Quinoa Chicken Salad

  • Side Dish
  • Quick

Looking for a nutritious quinoa chicken salad packed with flavor? You’re in the right place! And the best part? This easy quinoa recipe can be effortlessly prepared in your multi-cooker.

Ingredients

  • 1 cup Quinoa
  • 2 cups Water
  • ½ teapoonSalt
  • 1 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts
  • 4 cups Spinach

Dressing

  • ¼ cup Extra-virgin olive oil
  • ½ tablespoon Lemon juice
  • 2 tablespoon Red wine vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Directions

  • Rinse quinoa under cold water and drain.
  • Place quinoa, water and salt in the rice cooker. Stir and select [Quinoa] menu. Press [Start].
  • When complete, transfer the quinoa in a large bowl and fluff with a fork. Let cool to room temperature.
  • Meanwhile, chop the chicken in bite size pieces and sauté using the [Sauté] menu until fully cooked. (Set on HIGH for 15 minutes)
  • Place all ingredients for the dressing in a container with a lid and seal. Shake until liquid has emulsified.
  • Place cooled quinoa and chicken on top of spinach and pour dressing to serve.

A HEALTHY QUINOA SALAD WITH PROTEIN-PACKED CHICKEN

If typical salads don’t quite satisfy your hunger, this one certainly will! Tender, pan-seared skinless chicken breast is placed atop a hearty mix of fresh spinach and quinoa, then drizzled with a vibrant lemon and mustard vinaigrette.

Not only is it delicious, but it’s also a guilt-free, wholesome meal you’ll find yourself craving time and time again!

This quinoa chicken salad is made even more substantial and nutritious thanks to one of the most underrated ingredients—quinoa!

WHAT IS QUINOA?

Quinoa is an edible seed packed with essential nutrients. Often considered a superfood, it is exceptionally rich in dietary fiber, protein, B vitamins, and manganese, among other beneficial nutrients.

With its naturally nutty and toasted flavor, cooked quinoa makes a fantastic, filling addition to this salad. And you won’t believe how simple it is to prepare in a multi-cooker!

HOW TO COOK QUINOA IN A MULTI-COOKER

A multi-cooker may not be the first appliance that comes to mind for cooking quinoa—but that’s about to change!

With cooking presets designed for everything from perfectly cooked rice to cakes, frittatas, slow-cooked stews, and braised meats, your Tiger multi-cooker is more versatile than you might expect.

For perfectly cooked quinoa, the key ratio to remember is 2:1—two parts water to one part dry quinoa. Simply select the Quinoa cooking preset, press Start, and let your multi-cooker do the rest. That’s all there is to it—easy, right?

Quinoa can also be prepared in our rice cookers too! Check out the video on this page for a step-by-step guide on making quinoa in a rice cooker – plus, discover another delicious and healthy quinoa recipe while you’re at it.

Products used in this recipe

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