Buffalo Chicken and Broccoli Quinoa Salad

By michellecresta

Ingredients

• 1 C. quinoa
• 2 C. water
• 2 chicken breasts, cut into bite-size pieces
• 1 Tbsp. olive oil
• 1/2 C. Buffalo sauce
• 2 stalks celery, chopped
• 1 head broccoli florets
• 4 green onions, sliced
• 4 oz. blue cheese crumbles

Preparation

Step 1

In a medium saucepan, bring the quinoa to a boil in two cups of water. Cover, and simmer on low for 20 minutes. Remove and fluff. Meanwhile, brown chicken pieces in olive oil in a skillet. Add hot sauce to coat. Add quinoa, celery, broccoli, and green onions to skillet. Stir until heated through. Remove from stove. Cool. Add blue cheese crumbles and refrigerate 1-2 hours before serving. Serve chilled.