Chicken Avocado Quinoa Salad

An easy salad, like chicken avocado quinoa salad, that can be made ahead and enjoyed all week long is perfect for meal prep or just to get ready for a summer party!

Course Salads

Cuisine American

Keyword low calorie chicken salad, quinoa salad, quinoa salad recipes

Prep Time 10

Cook Time 20

Total Time 30

Servings servings

Calories 181kcal

Author Shannah Coe

Ingredients

1 cup quinoa cooked and cooled
1/2 onion chopped
15 ounce can black beans drained and rinsed
2 ears of corn grilled and removed from cob or 1 small can niblets
1 cup shredded cooked chicken
1 large avocado

Dressing

4 limes juiced
3/4 cup fresh cilantro
2 Tablespoons agave or sugar

Instructions

In a large bowl, mix onion, black beans, corn, chicken and quinoa together.
1 cup quinoa cooked and cooled, 1/2 onion chopped, 15 ounce can black beans, 2 ears of corn grilled and removed from cob, 1 cup shredded cooked chicken
In a blender, combine the lime juice, cilantro and agave to make the dressing.
4 limes, 3/4 cup fresh cilantro, 2 Tablespoons agave or sugar
Cut the avocado in small pieces and toss in dressing. Add avocado to quinoa mixture.
1 large avocado
Pour dressing over quinoa mixture and toss to combine. Sprinkle with sea salt.

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Notes

This recipe can be made up to 2 days in advance. Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator until ready to use.

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