Description
This Mediterranean Quinoa Salad with Grilled Chicken is a vibrant and nutritious dish, perfect for a satisfying meal that keeps you energized throughout the day.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup quinoa
- 2 cups water
- 2 grilled chicken breasts
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 cucumber, diced
- 1 bell pepper, diced
- 1/4 cup red onion, finely chopped
- 1/4 cup feta cheese, crumbled
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh herbs for garnish
Instructions
- Rinse quinoa under cold water and combine with water in a pot. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 15 minutes until fluffy.
- While quinoa cooks, grill the chicken breasts until fully cooked, then slice.
- In a large bowl, combine cooked quinoa, grilled chicken, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, bell pepper, red onion, and feta cheese.
- Drizzle with olive oil and lemon juice, season with salt and pepper, and toss to combine.
- Garnish with fresh herbs before serving.
Notes
- Use fresh vegetables for the best flavor and texture.
- Prep Time: 15
- Cook Time: 15
- Category: salads
- Method: grilling and boiling
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving (250g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 3
- Sodium: 300
- Fat: 10
- Saturated Fat: 2
- Unsaturated Fat: 8
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 40
- Fiber: 5
- Protein: 30
- Cholesterol: 70
Keywords: quinoa salad, Mediterranean, healthy lunch, grilled chicken, meal prep