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Quinoa salad

Nutritious Turkey Quinoa Salad Refreshes

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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup uncooked quinoa rinsed
  • 2 cups low-sodium chicken broth
  • 3 cups diced leftover turkey
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes halved
  • 1 English cucumber diced
  • ½ cup crumbled feta cheese
  • ¼ cup red onion finely diced
  • ¼ cup fresh parsley chopped
  • ¼ cup extra virgin olive oil
  • 3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon honey
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Method
 

  1. Boil broth in medium saucepan; add quinoa, reduce to low, cover, and simmer 15 minutes until liquid absorbed.
  2. Off heat, rest covered 5 minutes; fork-fluff and cool to room temperature.
  3. Meanwhile, whisk oil, lemon juice, honey, salt, and pepper in small bowl.
  4. Combine cooled quinoa, turkey, tomatoes, cucumber, onion, and parsley in large bowl.
  5. Drizzle with dressing; gently toss.
  6. Scatter feta; gently toss again.
  7. Serve immediately or refrigerate airtight up to 4 days; flavors deepen after a few hours.