Go Back Email Link
–+ servings
A nutritious bowl of quinoa salad with grilled chicken slices, cherry tomatoes, cucumber slices, red onion, parsley, and feta cheese. Additional cherry tomatoes and a bowl of feta are on the side.

Nutritious Quinoa Salad with Grilled Chicken

A woman with blonde hair, wearing a white shirt and a brown apron, smiles at the camera. She is standing in a kitchen with shelves containing various kitchen items and fresh produce in the background.Alex Johnson
A light and nutritious quinoa salad topped with grilled chicken and fresh vegetables.
No ratings yet
Print Recipe Pin Recipe
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Meal Type Lunch
Cuisine International
Servings 2
Calories 734 kcal
Difficulty Easy
Ingredient Cost $10
Shopping Cost$39

Equipment

  • Grill pan or outdoor grill
  • Saucepan
  • Mixing Bowl

Ingredients
 
 

  • 1 cup quinoa
  • 2 cups water or broth
  • 2 chicken breasts boneless, skinless
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes halved
  • ½ cucumber diced
  • ¼ red onion thinly sliced
  • ¼ cup feta cheese crumbled (optional)
  • 2 tablespoons fresh parsley chopped
  • 1 Juice lemon
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions
 

  • Rinse the quinoa under cold water. In a saucepan, bring the water or broth to a boil, add the quinoa, reduce the heat, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes or until the water is absorbed. Fluff with a fork and set aside to cool.
    1 cup quinoa, 2 cups water
  • While the quinoa cooks, season the chicken breasts with salt, pepper, and a drizzle of olive oil. Grill the chicken over medium-high heat for 5-7 minutes per side, until fully cooked. Let rest before slicing.
    2 chicken breasts, Salt and pepper to taste, 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooked quinoa, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, feta cheese (if using), and parsley.
    1 cup cherry tomatoes, 1/2 cucumber, 1/4 red onion, 1/4 cup feta cheese, 2 tablespoons fresh parsley
  • Slice the grilled chicken and add to the salad.
  • Drizzle with lemon juice, season with salt and pepper, and toss gently to combine.
    1 Juice lemon
  • Serve chilled or at room temperature.

Notes

For a vegetarian version, omit the chicken and add more vegetables or beans.
Adjust the seasoning to taste and add your favorite herbs.

Nutrition

Calories: 734kcalCarbohydrates: 65gProtein: 65gFat: 23gSaturated Fat: 6gPolyunsaturated Fat: 5gMonounsaturated Fat: 9gTrans Fat: 0.03gCholesterol: 162mgSodium: 518mgPotassium: 1671mgFiber: 8gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 945IUVitamin C: 30mgCalcium: 187mgIron: 6mg
Keyword Grilled Chicken Salad, Healthy Lunch, Protein Salad, Quinoa Salad

Ingredient Costs: Cost of Recipe by Ingredient Measurements

Shopping Costs: Cost of Recipe with Brand New Ingredient Purchases

Tried this recipe?Let us know how it was!