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Here is a delicious & healthy Quinoa Salad with Kale, Chicken, Chickpeas & Bacon. An energetic meal to help fuel your day!

Yields1 Serving

Prep Time10 minsCook Time10 minsTotal Time20 mins

1 cup dry quinoa, cook according to package directions

1 pound chicken breast, slice into bite sized pieces

10 ounces Perfectly Baked Bacon crumbled into small pieces

1 shallot, diced

garlic salt

ground black pepper

vegetable or canola oil for grill pan

1 bunch kale, cleaned, trimmed into small pieces, discard tough ribs

1 cup canned chickpeas, rinsed

1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil

2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice

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!

CategoryBacon, Chicken, Courses, Diets, Entertaining, Garbanzo Beans, Gluten Free, Grain Free, Kale, Lunch, Lunchbox Favorite, Main Ingredients, Occasions, Picnic, Potluck, Quinoa, Salad, SummerCuisineHealthyCooking MethodBoiling, SauteeingTags#bacon, #chicken, #glutenfree, #healthy, #kale, #lunch, #quinoa

Ingredients

1 cup dry quinoa, cook according to package directions

1 pound chicken breast, slice into bite sized pieces

10 ounces Perfectly Baked Bacon crumbled into small pieces

1 shallot, diced

garlic salt

ground black pepper

vegetable or canola oil for grill pan

1 bunch kale, cleaned, trimmed into small pieces, discard tough ribs

1 cup canned chickpeas, rinsed

1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil

2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice

Directions

Prepare & fluff quinoa with a fork. Transfer to a large serving bowl

Prepare bacon, crumble & set aside.

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!

Notes

Recipe: Quinoa Salad with Kale, Chicken, Chickpeas & Bacon

Ingredients Directions

~ Marla Meridith

Name: Recipe: Quinoa Salad with Kale, Chicken, Chickpeas & Bacon
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 20 min
Cuisine: Healthy
Ingredients: 1 cup dry quinoa, cook according to package directions; 1 pound chicken breast, slice into bite sized pieces; 10 ounces Perfectly Baked Bacon crumbled into small pieces; 1 shallot, diced; garlic salt; ground black pepper; vegetable or canola oil for grill pan; 1 bunch kale, cleaned, trimmed into small pieces, discard tough ribs; 1 cup canned chickpeas, rinsed; 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil; 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice

Recipe: Quinoa Salad with Kale, Chicken, Chickpeas & Bacon

Ingredients

Directions

Notes

~ Marla Meridith

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