Description
A healthy and satisfying salad bowl featuring grilled chicken, protein-packed quinoa, and a variety of fresh veggies, all drizzled with a tangy vinaigrette. Perfect for a light lunch or dinner!
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 chicken breasts, grilled and sliced
- 1 cup quinoa, cooked
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 cucumber, diced
- 1/2 red onion, thinly sliced
- 1/4 cup feta cheese, crumbled (optional)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- Fresh parsley, for garnish
Instructions
- Grill the Chicken:
- Preheat the grill to medium-high heat. Season the chicken breasts with salt, pepper, and a drizzle of olive oil.
- Grill the chicken for about 6-8 minutes per side, or until fully cooked (internal temperature of 165°F/74°C).
- Remove from the grill and let it rest for 5 minutes before slicing.
- Cook the Quinoa:
- In a medium saucepan, rinse the quinoa under cold water.
- Add the quinoa and 2 cups of water to the pot and bring to a boil.
- Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 12-15 minutes until the quinoa is cooked and the water is absorbed.
- Fluff the quinoa with a fork and let it cool.
- Make the Vinaigrette:
- In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, salt, and pepper to taste.
- Assemble the Salad:
- In a large bowl, combine the cooked quinoa, grilled chicken slices, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, and red onion.
- Drizzle with the vinaigrette and toss to combine.
- Serve:
- Divide the salad into bowls and garnish with crumbled feta cheese and fresh parsley.
- Serve immediately or refrigerate for a meal prep option.
Notes
- You can add any other vegetables you like, such as bell peppers or avocado.
- For extra flavor, you can marinate the chicken in lemon juice, garlic, and herbs before grilling.
- This salad can be served warm or chilled.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Mediterranean, American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 75mg