GREEK QUINOA SALAD WITH CHICKEN

GREEK QUINOA SALAD WITH CHICKEN

Prep Time

5 MINS

Cook Time

15 MINS

Total Time

20 MINS

Greek Quinoa Salad with Chicken - This Mediterranean salad is delicious and easy to make, it can easily be made ahead to pack for lunch throughout the week.

COURSE: SALAD

CUISINE: MEDITERRANEAN

KEYWORD: Egg-Free, Gluten Free, Healthy, Low Carb, Low Fat, Paleo, Spring, Summer

SERVINGS: 4

CALORIES: 622 KCAL

AUTHOR: NELI @ DELICIOUS MEETS HEALTHY

INGREDIENTS

·         1 cup quinoa

·         1.2 lbs organic chicken breasts about 4 pieces

·         8 cups chopped kale washed

·         1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil

·         2 tsp salt

·         1 long Italian cucumber peeled and chopped

·         1/4 cup sun-dried tomatoes

·         2 Tbsp white wine vinegar

·         1 tsp ground black pepper

·         sliced almonds

·         crumbled feta cheese optional

INSTRUCTIONS

1.    Cook quinoa according to package instructions.

2.    While quinoa is cooking, heat oil in a skillet and cook chicken breasts for about couple of minutes on each side. Slice each chicken breast.

3.    Mix kale, olive oil, and salt in a large bowl. Massage kale with your hands for a couple of minutes, until kale leaves are tender. (The kale will turn a brighter green color.)

4.    Add cooked quinoa, chopped cucumber, sun-dried tomatoes, white wine vinegar to the salad and season with freshly ground black pepper and salt, if necessary.

5.    Toss salad ingredients and serve on plates. Top with sliced chicken breasts, sliced almonds, and optional crumbled feta cheese.

Source  https://www.deliciousmeetshealthy.com

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