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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 kcal

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

Instructions
 

  • In a large mixing bowl combine spinach, arugula and the shredded chicken together.
  • Stir in the chickpeas and the spring onions and set aside. 
  • 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. 
  • Toss the salad with the dressing and sprinkle in sunflower seeds, pumpkin seeds, walnuts, and dried cranberries.
  • 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
Keyword Gluten-Free, Plant Based, Whole Grain
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