Zesty Grilled Chicken & Quinoa Salad

🥘 Ingredients

• 100g skinless chicken breast
• 40g dry quinoa
• 50g cherry tomatoes, halved
• 40g cucumber, diced
• 30g arugula
• 1 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
• 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
• 1 tsp olive oil
• 1/2 tsp dried oregano
• 1/4 tsp garlic powder
• Salt and black pepper to taste

👨‍🍳 Instructions

1. 1
   Rinse quinoa and cook according to package instructions. Let it cool.
2. 2
   While quinoa cooks, season chicken breast with oregano, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
3. 3
   Grill chicken on a grill pan or skillet for 4-5 minutes per side until cooked through. Let it rest, then slice into strips.
4. 4
   In a large bowl, combine cooked quinoa, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, arugula, and parsley.
5. 5
   Whisk together lemon juice and olive oil for the dressing.
6. 6
   Add sliced chicken to the salad and drizzle with the vinaigrette.
7. 7
   Toss gently and serve immediately.

📊 Nutritional Information

• Vitamin A: 26% of daily requirement
• Vitamin C: 38% of daily requirement
• Calcium: 7% of daily requirement
• Iron: 14% of daily requirement
• Magnesium: 16% of daily requirement
• Dietary Fiber: 4g

💡 Cooking Tips

• Let grilled chicken rest for a few minutes before slicing to keep it juicy.
• For extra freshness, chill the salad before serving.
• You can prepare quinoa ahead and refrigerate for even quicker assembly.
• If you don't have a grill pan, a regular nonstick skillet works just fine.