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Greek Quinoa Chicken Salad

Delicious Greek Quinoa Chicken Salad for Fresh Flavor Boost

Delicious Greek Quinoa Chicken Salad is a protein-packed, customizable dish perfect for lunch or dinner.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Chill Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 5 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Salads
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Calories: 350

Ingredients
  

For the Salad
  • 1 cup Quinoa Rinse thoroughly before cooking
  • 2 cups Cooked Chicken Shredded rotisserie chicken
  • 1 Green Bell Pepper Diced
  • 1 Red Bell Pepper Diced
  • 1 Cucumber Diced
  • 0.5 Red Onion Finely chopped
  • 1 cup Feta Cheese Crumbled
  • 0.5 cup Fresh Parsley Chopped
For the Dressing
  • 0.33 cup Olive Oil Or avocado oil
  • 2 Fresh Lemon Juice Juice from two lemons
  • 2 tablespoons Apple Cider Vinegar Or red wine vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon Oregano Or Italian seasoning
  • to taste Kosher Salt
  • to taste Pepper

Equipment

  • Medium saucepan
  • liquid measuring cup
  • Mixing Bowl
  • whisk
  • Spatula
  • tongs

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. In a liquid measuring cup, combine olive oil, lemon juice, apple cider vinegar, oregano, and a pinch of salt and pepper. Whisk until emulsified.
  2. In a medium saucepan, bring water to a boil. Rinse quinoa, add to boiling water, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes. Fluff and cool.
  3. Dice the green bell pepper, red bell pepper, and cucumber. Finely chop the red onion. Combine all in a large mixing bowl.
  4. Add shredded chicken, crumbled feta, and chopped parsley to the mixing bowl. Stir gently to combine.
  5. Fold the cooled quinoa into the salad mixture, ensuring everything is well incorporated.
  6. Pour the dressing over the salad and toss to coat evenly.
  7. Let the salad chill in the fridge for at least 30 minutes before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 25gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 45mgSodium: 400mgPotassium: 500mgFiber: 6gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 1000IUVitamin C: 30mgCalcium: 150mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Rinse quinoa well before cooking to avoid bitterness. Use fresh ingredients for best taste.

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