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Hearty Chicken, Spinach, Arugula, Chickpeas & Quinoa Salad With Ginger Dressing

This salad is delicious and has a wonderful combination of textures and flavors. It's perfect for those who want to eat a fresh, tasty, and healthy meal that is packed with nutrients and cancer-fighting natural components.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Servings: 2
Calories: 1243
Ingredients Method Nutrition

Ingredients
  

  • 3 oz chicken shredded
  • 1 cup quinoa
  • 1 cup apple diced
  • 1/4 cup pumpkin seeds
  • 1/4 cup sunflower seeds
  • 1 cup spinach
  • 5 oz baby arugula
  • 2 green onions thinly sliced into small rings
  • 1/3 cup walnuts chopped
  • 1/4 cup dried cranberries
Salad Dressing
  • 1/2 cup olive oil extra virgin
  • 2 tbsp apple cider vinegar
  • 2 tsp dijon mustard
  • 1 tbsp maple syrup
  • 2 tsp fresh ginger finely grated
  • salt and pepper to taste

Method
 

  1. In a large mixing bowl combine spinach, arugula and the shredded chicken together.
  2. Stir in the chickpeas and the spring onions and set aside. 
  3. In a small bowl whisk the olive oil, apple cider vinegar, dijon mustard, maple syrup, grated ginger, and salt and pepper to taste until thoroughly combined. 
  4. Toss the salad with the dressing and sprinkle in sunflower seeds, pumpkin seeds, walnuts, and dried cranberries.
  5. Serve and enjoy. 

Nutrition

Serving: 2gCalories: 1243kcalCarbohydrates: 94gProtein: 28gFat: 89gSaturated Fat: 12gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 15mgSodium: 115mgPotassium: 1276mgFiber: 14gSugar: 25gVitamin A: 3299IUVitamin C: 21mgCalcium: 236mgIron: 8mg

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