Grapes contain resveratrol (yes, the antioxidant found in red wine) that is known to boost heart health. This antioxidant also protects collagen from free radicals and blood vessels. Collagen helps to protect the skin’s elasticity, so you can stay glowing and vibrant for years to come. We’ll cheers to that!
Chicken, Fennel & Grape Quinoa Salad
Leftover cooked chicken? This healthy grain-salad recipe is the perfect way to use it up. We like the color of red quinoa, but yellow works well too. Source: EatingWell Magazine, May/June 2017
Ingredients
Ingredient Checklist
- ⅓ cup extra-virgin olive oil
- ⅓ cup red-wine vinegar
- 2 tablespoons minced shallot
- ¾ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon ground pepper
- 3 cups cooked and cooled red quinoa (see Tips)
- 2 cups shredded cooked chicken breast
- 1 ½ cups diced fennel
- 1 ½ cups halved red grapes
- ¼ cup toasted pine nuts
Directions
Instructions Checklist
- Step 1Whisk oil, vinegar, shallot, salt and pepper in a large bowl. Add quinoa, chicken, fennel and grapes; stir to combine. Serve topped with pine nuts.
Tips
Tips: To make 3 cups cooked quinoa: Bring 1 cup quinoa and 2 cups water to a boil in a medium saucepan. Reduce heat to maintain a gentle simmer; cover with a tight-fitting lid and cook until tender, 15 to 20 minutes. Remove from the heat and let stand for 10 minutes.
Nutrition Facts
Serving Size: 1 1/4 CupsPer Serving:367 calories; 19.7 g total fat; 2.6 g saturated fat; 41 mg cholesterol; 336 mg sodium. 563 mg potassium; 29.6 g carbohydrates; 4 g fiber; 8 g sugar; 18.3 g protein; 256 IU vitamin a iu; 4 mg vitamin c; 54 mcg folate; 37 mg calcium; 2 mg iron; 97 mg magnesium;Exchanges:
1 1/2 Starch, 1/2 Vegetable, 1/2 Fruit, 2 Lean Meat, 3 Fat
