Quinoa and Chicken Salad Recipe

Ingredients

• 1 cup (160 g) uncooked quinoa
• 2 cups (300 g) grilled or roasted chicken breast, cubed or shredded
• 1/4 cup (60 g) marinated artichoke hearts, sliced
• 1/3 cup (80 ml) sliced olives (green, black, Greek, Mediterranean)
• 1 bunch green onions, sliced thin including part of the greens
• 1/2 red, green or yellow bell pepper, diced
• 1/4 cup (60 ml) red or sweet onion, sliced thin
• 2 teaspoons (10 ml) fresh parsley, minced
• 1 tablespoon (15 ml) fresh basil, minced
• Vinaigrette
• 1 tablespoon (15 ml) red wine vinegar
• 2 tablespoons (30 ml) honey
• 1 tablespoon (15 ml) course ground or Dijon mustard
• 1/8 teaspoon (1 ml) Kosher salt
• Fresh ground black pepper to taste
• 3 tablespoons (45 ml) extra virgin olive oil
• Red pepper flakes to taste, optional