Bacon, anyone? You’re in luck because this salad includes the healthy greens and bacon. Enjoy this salad warm or cold.
By Mallory Davis
powerhungry.com
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!
PrintRed Quinoa and Arugula Salad
- Yield: 4 1x
Description
This colorful salad includes the healthy greens and BACON!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup red quinoa
- 1 cup chopped almonds
- 8 oz bacon
- 8 oz chicken breasts (2 large breasts)
- 2 cups cucumber, chopped
- 1.5 cups granny smith apple, chopped
- 3/4 cup 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.
- Category: Main Course
