Nutritious Quinoa Salad with Grilled Chicken
A light and nutritious quinoa salad topped with grilled chicken and fresh vegetables.
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.
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
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