Healthy Quinoa Chicken Salad
- Time: 5 minutes if using cooked quinoa
- Servings: 1
- Serving Size: 6.0 ounces
- Stage: Post-Recovery
INGREDIENTS:
- Quinoa, cooked - 3 tbsp (35 grams)
- Edamame beans, cooked - 2 tbsp (19 grams)
- Corn kernels, cooked - 2 tbsp (17 grams)
- Chicken, rotisserie, cooked, light and dark meat combined, skinless - 2 oz (57 grams)
- Avocado - 1 oz (28 grams)
- Red onion, chopped - 1 tbsp (10 grams)
- Hemp seeds - 1 tsp (3 grams)
- Lime, juice only - 1 tsp or to taste
- Sea salt - pinch
INSTRUCTIONS:
- Cook the quinoa if using uncooked (we recommend cooking batches of 1/2 cup to 1 cup to always have available in the refrigerator for a quick meal).
- Warm up the edamame beans and corn (in the microwave or with a bit of boiling water). Shred the chicken and chop the avocado and red onion.
- Mix all ingredients in a bowl. Serve and enjoy!
*Note: Divide equally by the listed number of servings. Stays fresh in the refrigerator for up to 2 days. To prevent your remaining avocado from turning brown overnight place it in a container together with chopped onions and it will stay fresh and green for up to 4 days.
NUTRITION FACTS per serving:
- Calories 245
- Protein 21 grams
- Carbs 17 grams
- Fat 11 grams
- Fiber 5 grams
- Sugar 3 grams
- Iron 10% DV
- Calcium 3% DV
- Sodium 20% DV
DV = Daily Value, Based on diet for healthy adults
Nutritionist notes: Having shredded rotisserie chicken readily available in your refrigerator can help you make a quick and great meal! Just make sure to remove the skin to avoid extra calories. Always try to buy organic soy products like edamame and corn to avoid GMOs.
Tags: dairy-free, gluten-free, high-protein, gastric sleeve, vsg, bariatric, diet, recipe
*The picture is meant for illustrative purposes and may sometimes not be representative of the serving size. For a precise serving size please follow the list of ingredients carefully, using grams as the most exact measurement.