Grilled Chicken and Quinoa Salad

🥘 Ingredients

• 150g chicken breast
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• Salt and pepper to taste
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1/2 cup quinoa
• 1 cup water or low-sodium chicken broth
• 2 cups mixed salad greens
• 1/2 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
• 1/4 cup cucumber, diced
• 1/4 red bell pepper, sliced
• 2 tablespoons red onion, thinly sliced
• 1/4 avocado, sliced
• 2 tablespoons feta cheese, crumbled
• For the dressing:
• 2 tablespoons lemon juice
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
• Salt and pepper to taste

👨‍🍳 Instructions

1. 1
   Preheat the grill to medium-high heat.
2. 2
   Season the chicken breast with olive oil, salt, pepper, and garlic powder.
3. 3
   Grill the chicken for 6-7 minutes on each side or until fully cooked. Let it rest for 5 minutes, then slice thinly.
4. 4
   Rinse the quinoa under cold water. In a saucepan, bring quinoa and water (or broth) to a boil. Reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes until quinoa is fluffy.
5. 5
   In a large bowl, combine mixed salad greens, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, red bell pepper, and red onion.
6. 6
   Add the cooked quinoa and sliced grilled chicken to the salad.
7. 7
   In a small bowl, whisk together lemon juice, olive oil, Dijon mustard, salt, and pepper to make the dressing.
8. 8
   Drizzle the dressing over the salad and toss gently to combine.
9. 9
   Top with avocado slices and feta cheese before serving.

📊 Nutritional Information

• Calories: 450 kcal
• Protein: 38g
• Carbohydrates: 35g
• Fat: 18g
• Fiber: 8g

💡 Cooking Tips

• Marinate the chicken for at least 30 minutes to enhance flavor.
• Rinse quinoa thoroughly to remove its natural bitterness.
• Let the grilled chicken rest before slicing to retain its juices.
• Customize the salad by adding your favorite vegetables or nuts for extra crunch.