Summer Chicken and Quinoa Salad

For the Salad

1 cup quinoa (uncooked)

2 cups water

2 cups cooked chicken breast (shredded or diced)

1 cup cherry tomatoes (halved)

1 cucumber (diced)

1 avocado (diced)

¼ red onion (thinly sliced)

¼ cup feta cheese (crumbled)

¼ cup fresh parsley (chopped)

For the Dressing:

¼ cup olive oil

2 tbsp fresh lemon juice

1 tbsp apple cider vinegar

1 tsp honey

1 clove garlic (minced)

salt and pepper to taste

Salad:

Rinse the quinoa under cold water. In a medium saucepan, bring the quinoa and water to a boil. Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes or until the quinoa is cooked and water is absorbed. Fluff with a fork and let cool.

In a large bowl, combine the cooked quinoa, chicken, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, avocado, red onion, feta cheese, and parsley.

Dressing:

In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, apple cider vinegar, honey, minced garlic, salt, and pepper until well combined.

Pour the dressing over the salad and toss gently to coat.

Serving:

Serve the salad chilled or at room temperature. Enjoy a refreshing, protein-packed meal!

Nutrition Facts

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Amount per serving
Calories350

% Daily Value *
Total Fat 15g20%

Saturated Fat 3g15%
Cholesterol 45mg15%
Sodium 300mg14%
Total Carbohydrate 30g11%

Dietary Fiber 7g25%

Total Sugars 5g
Protein 25g

Vitamin A 15mcg2%
Vitamin C 25mg28%
Calcium 10mg1%
Iron 15mg84%

* The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

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