Jun 04 2026
RestaurantsPagliacci'sSalad Days Recipe

Salad Days Recipe

Inspired by Pagliacci's
Time40m
Serves4

Grilled Chicken and Quinoa Salad with Ginger Dressing, Avocado, carrot, cherry tomato, mixed greens, green onion, green peas, cashew-sesame crunch.

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Ingredients

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Salad

Cashew-Sesame Crunch

Method

Preparation

  1. 1

    Cook Quinoa

    Rinse quinoa under cold water. In a pot, combine quinoa and 2 cups of water. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes until water is absorbed. Fluff with a fork and set aside.

  2. 2

    Grill Chicken

    Season chicken breasts with salt and pepper. Grill over medium heat for 6-7 minutes on each side or until fully cooked. Let rest for 5 minutes, then slice.

  3. 3

    Prepare Vegetables

    Chop the avocado, grate the carrot, halve the cherry tomatoes, slice the green onions, and combine them in a large bowl with mixed greens and green peas.

  4. 4

    Make Dressing

    In a small bowl, whisk together fresh ginger, soy sauce, honey, sesame oil, and lime juice.

  5. 5

    Prepare Cashew-Sesame Crunch

    In a pan, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add cashews and sesame seeds, stir-frying for about 3-4 minutes until golden. Season with salt.

Assembly

  1. 6

    Combine Ingredients

    In a large serving bowl, combine the cooked quinoa, grilled chicken slices, and the vegetable mixture. Drizzle with the ginger dressing and toss to combine.

  2. 7

    Top Salad

    Sprinkle the cashew-sesame crunch on top of the salad before serving.

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