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Cinnamon-Scented Quinoa & Smoked-Chicken Salad Recipe

Cinnamon-Scented Quinoa & Smoked-Chicken Salad Recipe

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Ingredients:

Serving

1 cinnamon stick
1/2 tsp salt
1 cup quinoa
1/4 cup lemon juice
2 tbsp oil , olive
2 tsp lemon zest
1 garlic clove, finely chopped
1 tsp cumin, ground
1/2 tsp cinnamon, ground
1/4 tsp turmeric
1/2 lb chicken or 1/2 lb turkey, smoked , cut into long thin strips
2 stalks celery, diced (about 1 cup)
1/2 cup scallion, chopped
1/2 cup currants ( if available)
2 tbsp pine nuts, toasted
tabasco sauce

Directions:

Pour 2 cups of water into a medium sized saucepan, add cinnamon stick and salt. Bring to a boil over high heat.
Add quinoa, reduce to low heat, and simmer for 15 minutes or until the quinoa is tender and the liquid has been absorbed.
Remove the cinnamon stick. Fluff the quinoa with a fork and set aside.
In a large bowl, whisk together the lemon juice, oil, lemon zest, garlic, cumin, cinnamon, turmeric and hot sauce. Add the chicken/turkey, celery, scallion, currants, pine nuts, and the cooked quinoa.
Toss well to combined.
Season with salt and pepper.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	389.31 Kcal (1630 kJ)
Calories from fat	187.78 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	20.86g	32%
Cholesterol	51.02mg	17%
Sodium	356.16mg	15%
Potassium	543.31mg	12%
Total Carbs	33.24g	11%
Sugars	2.39g	10%
Dietary Fiber	4.86g	19%
Protein	17.55g	35%
Vitamin C	16.9mg	28%
Iron	3.7mg	20%
Calcium	61.5mg	6%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	213.71 Kcal (895 kJ)
Calories from fat	103.08 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	11.45g	32%
Cholesterol	28.01mg	17%
Sodium	195.52mg	15%
Potassium	298.25mg	12%
Total Carbs	18.25g	11%
Sugars	1.31g	10%
Dietary Fiber	2.67g	19%
Protein	9.63g	35%
Vitamin C	9.3mg	28%
Iron	2mg	20%
Calcium	33.7mg	6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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