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Quinoa Chicken Salad- Mediterranean

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Yesterday we hosted a little housewarming party/BBQ and where I love a fridge full of leftovers, I get tired of eating the same thing.  So I   whipped up a simple salad with some leftovers.  Enjoy!  Share!  Love!  


Mediterranean Quinoa Chicken Salad

For the quinoa salad:
1 c quinoa
2 c water 
(Cook according to package) 
When cooked and fluffed with fork, add:
1 medium cucumber, diced 
1 large (or 3 Roma) tomato, diced1/2 green pepper, chopped 
1/4 red onion, minced
2 tsp EVOO 
1/4 c roasted red pepper dressing 
1/2 tsp Himalayan sea salt 
1 tsp oregano 

Toss ingredients together. 
Add in 1-2 c chopped kale, or kale salad mix 
Chop 1-2 grilled, marinated chicken breasts and serve over top 
Top with 1-2 tbsp feta cheese Add Greek olives- optional 
Drizzle with additional tbsp of red pepper dressing per serving.