Grilled Chicken Quinoa Salad

 

Preparation Time: 30 min.

Difficulty: Medium

Total Calories: 450 kcal

Ingredients:

• 150g of chicken breast
• 100g of quinoa
• 50g of cherry tomatoes
• 50g of cucumber
• 30g of avocado
• 50g of bell pepper
• 10ml of olive oil
• 5g of salt
• 5g of black pepper
• 15g of lemon juice
• 10g of parsley

Kitchen Tools Needed:

• grill pan
• mixing bowl
• knife
• cutting board
• measuring cups
• spoon

Instructions:

• Cook the quinoa according to package instructions, then set aside to cool.
• Season the chicken breast with salt, pepper, and lemon juice, then grill on a pan over medium heat until cooked through, about 6-7 minutes on each side. Let it rest before slicing.
• In a mixing bowl, combine the cooked quinoa, diced cherry tomatoes, cucumber, bell pepper, and avocado.
• Chop the grilled chicken and add it to the salad mixture.
• Drizzle the olive oil over the salad, add more salt and pepper to taste, and toss everything together until well combined.
• Garnish with chopped parsley before serving.

Macros:

• Total Calories: 450kcal
• Carbs: 40g
• Proteins: 30g
• Fats: 15g