Walnut, Quinoa and Ranch Chicken Salad
Description
Starting with ingredients that are easy to keep at your desk, this salad can be stirred together very quickly.
Ingredients
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1 (4.2 ounce) container cooked quinoa
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1 (1.5 ounce) cup light ranch dip
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1/2 can (2.5 ounces) chicken breast meat
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1/4 cup cherry tomato wedges
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3 tablespoons California walnuts, toasted and coarsely chopped
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2 tablespoons ranch flavored kale chips
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Optional:
1/3 cup diced cucumber
1/3 cup minced red onion
1/3 cup sliced ripe olives
1/4 cup bacon bits
PREPARATION
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Stir together quinoa and ranch dip in a medium bowl.
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Lightly stir in chicken, tomatoes and walnuts.
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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