Ingredients

  • 2 cups water or 2 cups vegetable broth
  • 1 1/3 cups quinoa, rinsed well and drained
  • 1 cup slivered almonds
  • 3 tablespoons white wine vinegar
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 3 cups chicken breasts, cooked and shredded (about 2 medium breasts)
  • 1 1/2 cups grapes, quartered
  • sea salt, to taste
  • fresh ground black pepper, to taste

Method

  • Bring water and a pinch of salt to a boil in a medium saucepan.
  • Add the quinoa, stir, cover, reduce heat to simmer for 15 minutes or until all water is absorbed.
  • Remove from heat & remove lid to cool.
  • In a skillet over medium heat, toast the almonds until light brown.
  • In a large bowl, mix the oil, vinegar, salt & pepper.
  • Stir in the quinoa to coat.
  • Add the chicken and grapes and toss to combine.
  • Serve sprinkled with the toasted almonds.