Fresh February 2 - Ideas - Quinoa Chicken Vegetable Salad & Mediterranean Chicken Pitas

Quinoa Chicken Vegetable Salad

Ingredients

• 1 (14.5-ounce) can chicken broth
• 1 cup quinoa
• 1 (14-ounce) can diced tomatoes, drained
• 1 (10-ounce) can chicken breast, drained and flaked
• 1 (8-ounce) can cut green beans, drained
• 1 (8.75-ounce) can corn, drained
• 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
• 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
• 2 tablespoons fresh chopped parsley
• 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper

Preparation

1. In medium saucepan over high heat, heat chicken broth and quinoa to boiling. Cover and simmer, stirring occasionally, about 10 minutes. Set aside to cool.
2. In large bowl, combine cooled quinoa, diced tomatoes, chicken breast, green beans, corn, olive oil, lemon juice, parsley and pepper; toss to mix well.

Serves
6

Preparation Time:
5 minutes

Cook Time:
10 minutes

Mediterranean Chicken Pitas

Ingredients

• 1 (10-ounce) can chicken breast, drained and flaked
• 1/2 cup finely chopped cucumber
• 1/2 cup finely chopped red bell pepper
• 1 (4.5-ounce) can chopped green chilies, drained
• 1/4 cup Greek yogurt
• 2 tablespoons fresh chopped dill
• 2 whole wheat pitas
• 4 lettuce leaves

Preparation

1. In large bowl combine chicken, cucumber, red bell pepper, green chilies, yogurt and dill; toss to mix well.
2. Cut each pita in half horizontally; carefully open each pita half. Fill each with 2 lettuce leaves and half of chicken mixture.

Serves
2

Preparation Time:
10 minutes