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Chicken and Quinoa Waldorf Salad with Creamy Maple Vinaigrette

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I had firsts.

Then seconds.

Then thirds.

And *maybe* fourths.

(Perhaps it’s the half marathon training and the fact that my body is just CRAVING calories! Not only am I still full-time nursing, I’ve decided to train for the San Antonio Rock n Roll Half Marathon that will take place in November. I think I’m burning close to 3,000 calories per day. Hence *maybe* the fourth serving of this delicious quinoa salad.)

(But truth be told, I’d likely have eaten 4 bowls of this if I was not nursing and not training for this half marathon.)

Here is a brief look at how this meal comes together…

The mix-ins.

The chicken and quinoa.

 

Toss all together and then pour in the homemade creamy maple vinaigrette dressing. Enjoy!

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Chicken and Quinoa Waldorf Salad with Creamy Maple Vinaigrette

Light and fluffy quinoa, tossed with yummy fall inspired ingredients and a scrumptious dressing.
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time20 minutes
Servings - 4 servings

Ingredients 

  • 1 1/2 cups white quinoa
  • 2 cups chopped apples
  • 1 cup chopped walnuts
  • 1 cup raisins or dried cranberries
  • 2 cups cooked and shredded chicken

Creamy Maple Vinaigrette

  • 1/4 cup maple syrup
  • 1/4 cup apple juice
  • 1/4 cup apple cider vinegar
  • 1/4 cup mayonaisse
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  • Rinse the quinoa with cold water.
  • Cook the quinoa in 2 parts water: 1 part quinoa ratio. Bring water to a boil, then add quinoa and reduce heat and cover. Cook for about 15-20 minutes, or until little ring separates from the grain.
  • Chop apples, walnuts and shred the cooked chicken.
  • Prepare dressing. Whisk all dressing ingredients in a mixing bowl.
  • Toss together the cooked quinoa, chopped apples, walnuts, raisins and shredded chicken. Pour dressing over the top. Season with a little salt and pepper.
  • Serve Chicken and Quinoa Waldorf Salad with Creamy Maple Vinaigrette with veggies or salad.