Papaya, Avocado and Chicken Salad

Photo: The Simple Skillet

Ingredients

3/4 pound chicken breast, boneless and skinless

2 teaspoons canola oil or vegetable oil

1/2 teaspoon salt

1/4 teaspoon pepper, black, ground

1 avocado, Haas or any

1 papaya

1/2 cup Quinoa

1 cup vegetable broth, reduced sodium

1/4 onion, medium

1 bell pepper, red, yellow, or green

1 bag (6 ounces) lettuce, mixed greens

1/4 cup olive oil

3 tablespoons vinegar, rice

2 green onion (s)

1 teaspoon Dijon mustard

Preparation

Place vegetable broth in a medium sauce pan and bring to a boil over medium high heat.

Add chopped onions, peppers and quinoa and stir.

Place cover on pan and reduce heat to a low simmer for 10 to 15 minutes until all liquid is absorbed.

Heat canola oil in a large skillet over medium heat.

Cut chicken into strips or cubes and add to skillet.

Season chicken with salt and pepper.

Cook for 2 to 3 minutes per side until cooked through.

To make the dressing, mix olive oil, rice vinegar, Dijon and chopped green onions in a small bowl.

Place mixed greens in a large salad bowl. Pour dressing over greens and toss lightly.

Fluff Quinoa with a fork and pour over greens.

Toss gently.

Peel and cut avocado and papaya into 8 to 12 wedges.

Spoon greens onto plates and top with chicken, avocado and papaya slices.

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About

This is a delicious and healthy main dish salad. If you don't like papaya, substitute with peaches or mangoes, it will still be delicious!

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cooking Time: 10 minutes
Difficulty: Easy

Tags:

papaya

chicken

avocado

salad

quinoa

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Added:

Friday, August 27, 2010 - 10:10pm

Creator:

The Simple Skillet

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