grilled chicken and quinoa salad

Grilled Chicken and Quinoa Salad

Ancient grains like amaranth, buckwheat, and millet may not be pantry staples (yet!), but they’re all nutritious and delicious. The recipes in Grain Power introduce new tastes and textures into everyday dishes like this chicken and quinoa salad. This is a perfect weekday night dinner. It's definitely easy and delicious! Try it out!

Ingredients :

• 1/4 cup Shredded, reduced-fat aged cheddar, optional
• 3/4 cup Broken, unsalted tortillas, gluten-free if required
• 4 cups Romaine or iceberg lettuce, thinly sliced
• 3 Skinless, boneless chicken breasts
• 1/3 cup Minced red onion
• 1 cup Diced red bell pepper
• 1 Avocado, diced
• 2 tbsp. Chopped fresh cilantro
• Cayenne pepper
• 1/4 tsp. Salt
• 1/4 tsp. Cumin
• 1 tsp. Honey, or pure maple syrup
• 1 tbsp. Rice vinegar, or cider vinegar
• 1/3 cup Freshly squeezed lime juice
• 1/4 cup Unrefined organic canola oil
• 1 cup Quinoa
• 2 cups Water