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Refreshing Ranch Chicken Quinoa Salad Recipe

Ranch Chicken Quinoa Salad made approachable with clear cues, pantry staples, and flexible swaps.
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Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 2 cups cooked quinoa
  • 2 cups cooked chicken shredded or diced
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes halved
  • 1 cup cucumber diced
  • 1/2 cup red onion diced
  • 1/2 cup shredded carrots
  • 1/2 cup ranch dressing
  • 2 tablespoons fresh parsley chopped

Method
 

  1. Cook the quinoa according to package instructions, then let it cool.
  2. Prepare the chicken by shredding or dicing it into bite-sized pieces.
  3. Chop the vegetables: halve the cherry tomatoes, dice the cucumber, and finely chop the onion and carrots.
  4. In a large bowl, combine the cooked quinoa, chicken, tomatoes, cucumber, onion, and carrots.
  5. Add the ranch dressing and gently toss the salad until well combined.
  6. Garnish with fresh parsley before serving.