Healthy Chicken Salad with Quinoa and Apricot Vinaigrette
By: Leah Rodrigues
Published: January 5, 2012

Chicken salad with quinoa and apricot vinaigrette is a a healthy dish that will help you attain your 2012 weight loss goals.  Quinoa has become very popular over the last couple of years and is widely available.  This seed is high is protein and dietary fiber (a superfood in my book).  Healthy food does not need to be bland and this chicken salad with quinoa and apricot vinaigrette will prove it.
Chicken Salad with Quinoa and Apricot Vinaigrette
Ingredients:



2 tablespoons sugar free apricot jam
1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
2 tablespoons water
1 teaspoon dijon mustard
1 tablespoon olive oil
4 cups baby spinach
1 cup quinoa, cooked according to package directions
1 cup chicken breast, cooked and chopped
1 large apple, cut into bite sized pieces
4 medium green onion, sliced
4 tablespoons goat cheese, crumbled
 
Directions:
 








Combine jam, vinegar, water, dijon and oil in a blender and blend until combined.


   
Toss salad ingredients with dressing and serve.

Combine jam, vinegar, water, dijon and oil in a blender and blend until combined.


     
Toss salad ingredients with dressing and serve.