Ham Pineapple Quinoa Salad

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An easy, vibrant, tasty salad that can be thrown together in less than 20 minutes!

Course Salad

Cuisine American

Prep Time 5

Cook Time 15

Total Time 20

Servings cups

Calories 243

Author Kim

Ingredients

3 cups cooked quinoa
1½ - 2 cups cubed Smithfield Anytime Favorites Hickory Smoked Boneless Ham Steak
3/4 cup finely chopped red bell pepper remove seeds
1 cup pineapple chunks fresh or canned in 100% pineapple juice and drained (reserve juice for dressing)
2 tablespoons finely chopped green onions optional for garnish

Dressing:

3 tablespoons olive oil
2 tablespoons pineapple juice
1 tablespoon honey
1 tablespoon dijon mustard
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper

Instructions

Prepare the quinoa according to package directions to make 3 cups cooked quinoa. 1 cup dry quinoa makes about 3 cups cooked.
Meanwhile, prepare all other ingredients and dressing. To make dressing, add dressing ingredients in a jar with a lid and shake to combine.
Allow the quinoa to cool completely and add ham, bell pepper and pineapple chunks. Mix together.
Pour the dressing over the salad and mix. Season with salt as needed. Top with finely chopped green onions, if desired. Store salad in the fridge.

Notes

Try serving it over baby spinach for a little extra nutrition. Another fabulous addition, I found, was adding a few slices of avocado for an awesome creamy texture and good-for-you healthy fats.

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