Grilled Chicken and Quinoa Salad
Prep Time
15 min
Cook Time
25 min
Total Time
40 min
Servings
4
This Grilled Chicken and Quinoa Salad is a healthy and flavorful dish perfect for a light, satisfying meal.
Ingredients
- 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 cup quinoa
- 2 cups water
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 cucumber, diced
- 1/4 cup red onion, finely chopped
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
- 1/4 cup feta cheese, crumbled
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
Instructions
- Step 1: Preheat the grill to medium-high heat.
- Step 2: Rub the chicken breasts with olive oil, salt, and pepper.
- Step 3: Grill the chicken breasts for 6-7 minutes on each side until cooked through and juices run clear.
- Step 4: While the chicken is grilling, rinse the quinoa under cold water and combine it with 2 cups of water in a pot.
- Step 5: Bring the quinoa to a boil, then reduce the heat to low, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes or until the water is absorbed.
- Step 6: Once cooked, fluff the quinoa with a fork and let it cool slightly.
- Step 7: In a large bowl, combine the cooked quinoa, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, parsley, and feta cheese.
- Step 8: In a small bowl, whisk together the lemon juice and balsamic vinegar, then drizzle over the quinoa salad and toss to combine.
- Step 9: Slice the grilled chicken and place on top of the quinoa salad.
- Step 10: Serve immediately or refrigerate for up to 2 hours for flavors to meld.
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