Chicken and Quinoa Salad with Lemon Vinaigrette

Name: Chicken and Quinoa Salad with Lemon Vinaigrette
Prep time: 25 min
Cook time: 40 min
Total time: 1 h 5 min
Yield: 4
Ingredients: 600 g Chicken breast; 180 g quinoa; 200 g cucumber; 200 g tomatoes; 150 g bell peppers; 50 g red onion; 60 ml olive oil; 40 ml lemon juice; 20 g parsley; 5 g salt; 2 g pepper

Healthy and refreshing chicken and quinoa salad with a zesty lemon vinaigrette. Packed with protein and nutrients, perfect for a make-ahead lunch.

Total: 1 h 5 min
Servings: 4
Difficulty: Medium

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Nutrition

per serving

kcal: 385
Protein: 38 g
Fat: 16 g
Carbs: 24 g

Ingredients

for 4 servings

Chicken breast600 g
quinoa180 g
cucumber200 g
tomatoes200 g
bell peppers150 g
red onion50 g
olive oil60 ml
lemon juice40 ml
parsley20 g
salt5 g
pepper2 g

Method

6 steps

Rinse quinoa and cook in 360ml of water until tender, then let cool.
Season chicken breast with salt and pepper, then bake at 200C for 20 minutes until cooked through; dice once cooled.
Dice the cucumber, tomatoes, bell peppers, and red onion into small pieces.
Whisk olive oil, lemon juice, salt, and pepper in a small bowl to create the vinaigrette.
In a large bowl, combine the cooked quinoa, diced chicken, chopped vegetables, and chopped parsley.
Pour the vinaigrette over the salad and toss well to combine before serving.