Pineapple Chicken Pistachio Quinoa Salad

The flavors and textures in this Pineapple Chicken Pistachio Quinoa Salad go so well together. The quinoa, pineapple, chicken, and pistachios all go well together, and the lemon dressing makes it taste even better.

Ingredients:

• 1 cup quinoa
• 2 cups water
• 1 cup cooked chicken breast, diced
• 1 cup pineapple chunks, fresh or canned
• 1/2 cup roasted pistachios, shelled
• 1/4 cup red onion, finely chopped
• 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
• 1/4 cup fresh mint leaves, chopped
• 1/4 cup olive oil
• 2 tablespoons lemon juice
• Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions:

Rinse the quinoa well under cold water

Add the water to the quinoa in a saucepan

Once it starts to boil, lower the heat, cover, and let it cook for 15 to 20 minutes, or until the quinoa is soft and the water is absorbed

Take it off the heat and let it cool down

Put the roasted pistachios, pineapple chunks, red onion, cilantro, and mint leaves in a large bowl

Then add the cooked chicken

Whisk the lemon juice, salt, and pepper into the olive oil in a separate small bowl

This will make the dressing

Add the cooled quinoa to the salad in the big bowl, and then pour the dressing over it

Add everything to the bowl and mix it well

Put the salad in the fridge for at least 30 minutes before you serve it

Pineapple Chicken Pistachio Quinoa Salad is a healthy and refreshing dish that you can serve