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Add as much bacon as you want, because this salad is everything healthy packed onto one plate. Hot or cold this salad goes great with a glass of white wine. Enjoy!
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Red Quinoa and Arugula Salad
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 4
Description
This colorful salad includes the healthy greens and BACON!
Ingredients
Units
- 1 cup (240 ml) red quinoa
- 1 cup (240 ml) chopped almonds
- 8 oz (225 g) bacon
- 8 oz (225 g) chicken breasts (2 large breasts)
- 2 cups chopped cucumber, chopped
- 1 1/2 cups granny smith apple, chopped
- 3/4 cup (180 ml) dried cranberries
- 4 cups arugula
- 1/2 red onion, chopped
- goat cheese for topping
Instructions
- Cook quinoa according to package directions. Cook bacon and chicken according to package directions. Mix all together in a large bowl.
- Let sit for 10 minutes.
- Add almonds, cucumber, apple, dried cranberries, and onion and mix together.
- Add arugula and mix all together well.
- Top with desired amount of goat cheese.
- Enjoy right away or let chill.
- Note: This salad doesn’t need any dressing but if you insist, an olive oil one is best.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 480
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Frequently Asked Questions
Does this salad need dressing?
No — this salad doesn’t need any dressing. But if you insist, an olive oil-based dressing is best.
Should I serve this salad warm or cold?
Either way works — enjoy it warm right after combining the hot quinoa, bacon, and chicken, or let it chill. Enjoy it right away or let it rest in the fridge first.
