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Chicken Quinoa Salad Recipe

A healthy and delicious chicken quinoa salad.
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Preparation Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Total Time: 35 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 350 kcal

Ingredients 

Main Ingredients

  • 1 cup Quinoa rinsed
  • 2 cups Water
  • 2 cups Cooked Chicken Breast diced
  • 1 cup Cherry Tomatoes halved
  • 1 cup Cucumber diced
  • ¼ cup Red Onion finely chopped
  • ¼ cup Feta Cheese crumbled
  • 2 tablespoon Olive Oil
  • 1 tablespoon Lemon Juice freshly squeezed
  • 1 teaspoon Salt to taste
  • ½ teaspoon Black Pepper to taste

Instructions 

  1. 1. Rinse the quinoa under cold water.
  2. 2. In a saucepan, bring the water to a boil. Add the quinoa, reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes or until water is absorbed.
  3. 3. Remove from heat and let it sit, covered, for 5 minutes. Fluff with a fork.
  4. 4. In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooked quinoa, chicken, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, and feta cheese.
  5. 5. In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, salt, and black pepper.
  6. 6. Pour the dressing over the salad and toss to combine.
  7. 7. Serve immediately or refrigerate for later.

Nutritional Value

Calories: 350kcal | Carbohydrates: 30g | Protein: 25g | Fat: 15g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Cholesterol: 50mg | Sodium: 600mg | Potassium: 500mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 300IU | Vitamin C: 20mg | Calcium: 100mg | Iron: 2mg

Keywords

Healthy, Salad
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