Grilled Chicken and Quinoa Salad

Grilled Chicken and Quinoa Salad

This light yet satisfying salad is packed with protein from both chicken and quinoa, making it a perfect choice for dinner. It’s easy to prepare and bursting with flavors.

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Prep Time 10

Cook Time 20

Total Time 30

Course Salad

Cuisine American

Servings plates

Calories 350 kcal

Ingredients

1 lb chicken breast boneless, skinless
1 cup quinoa
1 cup cherry tomatoes halved
1 tbsp olive oil for grilling
2 tbsp lemon juice

Instructions

Cook quinoa according to package instructions and set aside.
Heat olive oil in a grill pan and cook the chicken breast for 6-7 minutes on each side until fully cooked.
Slice the cooked chicken into strips and place on top of the quinoa.
Add cherry tomatoes and drizzle with lemon juice for extra flavor.
Toss the salad ingredients together and serve warm.

Notes

Feel free to add some fresh herbs like basil or parsley to enhance the flavor of your salad.

Nutrition

Calories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 42gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 80mgSodium: 300mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 6gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 600IUVitamin C: 40mgCalcium: 40mgIron: 4mg

Keyword healthy, Protein

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