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Chicken and Quinoa Salad


  • Author: clarawhitmore
  • Total Time: 15 minutes
  • Yield: serves 4

Description

Clean, colorful, and full of flavor—this Chicken and Quinoa Salad is your go-to for a nutritious meal that doesn’t skimp on taste. With fresh veggies, hearty quinoa, and a lemony olive oil dressing, it’s the kind of wholesome dish you’ll want on repeat.

 


Ingredients

Scale

2 cups cooked chicken, diced

1 cup cooked quinoa

1 cup bell peppers, diced (any color)

½ cup cucumber, diced

¼ cup red onion, finely chopped

¼ cup parsley, chopped

¼ cup olive oil

2 tbsp lemon juice

Salt and pepper to taste


Instructions

In a large bowl, combine chicken, quinoa, bell peppers, cucumber, red onion, and parsley.

 

In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, salt, and pepper.

 

Pour the dressing over the salad and toss to coat evenly.

 

Chill before serving, or enjoy right away.

  • Prep Time: 15 mins
  • Category: Dinner

Nutrition

  • Calories: ~350 per serving
  • Sugar: 3g
  • Fat: 18g
  • Carbohydrates: 25g
  • Fiber: 4g
  • Protein: 25g