AuthoradminCategoryBacon, Chicken, Entertaining, Garbanzo Beans, Gluten Free, Grain Free, Kale, Lunch, Lunchbox Favorite, Picnic, Potluck, Quinoa, Salad, SummerDifficultyBeginnerHere is a delicious & healthy Quinoa Salad with Kale, Chicken, Chickpeas & Bacon. An energetic meal to help fuel your day!
Prepare & fluff quinoa with a fork. Transfer to a large serving bowl
Prepare bacon, crumble & set aside.
Heat a grill pan over medium high heat with some canola oil. Season chicken with garlic salt & pepper. Sauté shallots for a few minutes until fragrant. Carefully add chicken to the pan. Cook for a few minutes on each side, let each side brown. Toss with tongs a few times until chicken is cooked through. Toss quinoa with the grilled chicken, bacon, chickpeas, extra virgin olive oil, lemon juice and kale. Serve immediately. Season with more salt & pepper if needed.
This can be stored in the refrigerator in an air tight container for a few days. This salad is great straight out of the fridge (chilled) too!
Ingredients
Directions
Prepare & fluff quinoa with a fork. Transfer to a large serving bowl
Prepare bacon, crumble & set aside.
Heat a grill pan over medium high heat with some canola oil. Season chicken with garlic salt & pepper. Sauté shallots for a few minutes until fragrant. Carefully add chicken to the pan. Cook for a few minutes on each side, let each side brown. Toss with tongs a few times until chicken is cooked through. Toss quinoa with the grilled chicken, bacon, chickpeas, extra virgin olive oil, lemon juice and kale. Serve immediately. Season with more salt & pepper if needed.
This can be stored in the refrigerator in an air tight container for a few days. This salad is great straight out of the fridge (chilled) too!
