Description
A delicious and healthy meal prep option made with quinoa, chicken, avocado, and other fresh ingredients.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup of cooked quinoa
- 1 cup of cooked chicken breast
- 1/2 cup of diced avocado
- 1/2 cup of diced cucumber
- 1/4 cup of diced red onion
- 1/4 cup of crumbled feta cheese (optional)
- 1 tablespoon of olive oil
- 1 tablespoon of lemon juice
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley or dill for garnish
Instructions
- Cook the quinoa according to package instructions and set aside to cool.
- Grill or bake the chicken breast until cooked through, then chop into small pieces.
- In a large bowl, combine the cooked quinoa, chicken, diced avocado, cucumber, red onion, and crumbled feta cheese (if using).
- In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil and lemon juice.
- Pour the dressing over the salad and toss to combine.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Garnish with fresh parsley or dill and serve.
Notes
To make the perfect quinoa, rinse it thoroughly before cooking to remove any saponins, which can give it a bitter taste.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Salads
- Method: Grilled
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 420 per serving
- Sugar: 5g per serving
- Sodium: 200mg per serving
- Fat: 20g per serving
- Carbohydrates: 30g per serving
- Fiber: 5g per serving
- Protein: 35g per serving