Chicken Quinoa Salad with Apples and Mozzarella

Chicken, quinoa, Granny Smith apples, and raspberry vinaigrette combine in this quick and easy salad that stores well for packed lunches.

• Preparation Time: 15 mins
• Cooking Time: 20 mins
• Total Time: 35 mins
• Calories: 400 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 teaspoon salt
• ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
• 2 cups water
• 2 tablespoons dried parsley
• 2 teaspoons dried thyme
• 3 cups chopped cooked chicken
• 1 cup uncooked quinoa
• 1 (8 ounce) package mozzarella cheese, cubed
• 3 Granny Smith apples, cut into 1-inch slices
• ¼ cup raspberry vinaigrette dressing

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Bring water and quinoa to a boil in a saucepan. Reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer until quinoa is tender, 15 to 20 minutes. Spread on a platter; let cool.

Step 2

Combine chicken, Granny Smith apples, mozzarella cheese, parsley, thyme, salt, and pepper in a large bowl. Mix in raspberry vinaigrette. Chill salad for 20 minutes.

Step 3

Fold quinoa into the salad. Refrigerate until serving.