Arugula, Chicken, and Quinoa Salad with Creamy Beetroot Dressing

Ali Segersten (author)
Main Dishes Lunch American Mediterranean Meal Prep Recipe Poultry Salad Dressing Salads Vegetable Dish Whole Grain Dish
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Difficulty
Average Recipe
Prep Time
20 minutes
Wait Time
1 hour
Cook Time
25 minutes
Servings
4

This nutrient-dense salad can be prepped ahead of time. Store all of the components—cooked chicken, cooked quinoa, arugula, cooked beets, and dressing—in separate containers in your fridge. Toss together a nourishing lunch in minutes with all of your prepped ingredients!

Salad

8 cups baby arugula
2 cups cooked quinoa
2 cups cooked chicken
3 medium beets cooked and chopped
2 green onions sliced
1 handfuls broccoli sprouts

Dressing

¼ cups cooked and chopped beets
4 tablespoons raw cashew butter (or tahini)
4 tablespoons lemon juice
4 tablespoons water
1 cloves garlic
½ teaspoons ground cumin
½ teaspoons sea salt
4 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil

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