Walnut Ranch Quinoa Chicken Salad Bowl

Walnut, Quinoa and Ranch Chicken Salad

Total Time

5 Mins

Serves

1

Meal

Lunch

Description

Starting with ingredients that are easy to keep at your desk, this salad can be stirred together very quickly.

Ingredients

  • 1 (4.2 ounce) container cooked quinoa

  • 1 (1.5 ounce) cup light ranch dip

  • 1/2 can (2.5 ounces) chicken breast meat

  • 1/4 cup cherry tomato wedges

  • 3 tablespoons California walnuts, toasted and coarsely chopped

  • 2 tablespoons ranch flavored kale chips

  • Optional:

    1/3 cup diced cucumber

    1/3 cup minced red onion

    1/3 cup sliced ripe olives

    1/4 cup bacon bits

PREPARATION

  1. Stir together quinoa and ranch dip in a medium bowl.

  2. Lightly stir in chicken, tomatoes and walnuts.

  3. Top with a small handful of diced cucumber, red onion, olives and bacon bits for extra crunch and flavor, if desired.

NUTRITION

  • Calories: 482 cal
  • Total Fat: 26 g
  • Saturated Fat: 3 g
  • Trans Fat: 0 g
  • Polyunsaturated Fat: 12 g
  • Monounsaturated Fat: 4 g
  • Cholesterol: 29 mg
  • Sodium: 861 mg
  • Carbohydrates: 37 g
  • Dietary Fiber: 6 g
  • Total Sugars: 7 g
  • Added Sugars: 0 g
  • Protein: 23 g
  • Vitamin D: 0 mcg
  • Calcium: 66 mg
  • Iron: 3 mg
  • Potassium: 390 mg
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