Chicken and Quinoa Salad

Chicken and Quinoa Salad

This easy, meal-prep friendly Chicken and Quinoa Salad has become my go-to salad lately. I am loving the bright, fresh ingredients and simple preparation, it's perfect for busy weeknights or quick lunches. Plus, it's super easy to customize.

Chicken and Quionoa Salad Ingredients

What’s great about this salad is how easy it is to customize —you can easily swap out any ingredient for your favorites or whatever you have on hand.

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Customize your salad

Here are a few suggestions on how to customize your Chicken and Quinoa Salad:

How To Make This Easy Quinoa Salad

STEP 1

Place the chicken breasts in a bowl or a zip-top bag with all the marinade ingredients. Mix thoroughly, then refrigerate for at least 2 hours.

STEP 2

Prepare the quinoa according to the package instructions, using chicken stock instead of water for extra flavor. Once cooked, set it aside to cool.

STEP 3

In a medium bowl, combine the chopped tomatoes, cucumbers, red onion, parsley, olive oil, fresh lemon juice, 1/2 teaspoon of salt, and black pepper to taste. Mix well, then stir this mixture into the cooled quinoa.

STEP 4

Cook the marinated chicken using your preferred method. Once cooked, let it rest for 5–10 minutes before cutting it into bite-sized pieces. Fold the chicken into the quinoa mixture. Enjoy!

How to Meal Prep Chicken and Quinoa Salad

Meal prepping this salad is quick and easy, making it perfect for lunches. Simply follow the recipe, then divide the salad into two portions. Cover and refrigerate for up to four days.

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Difficulty Beginner
Time
Prep Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 15 mins Rest Time: 2 hrs Total Time: 2 hrs 30 mins
Servings 2
Description

Say hello to my current favorite salad–Chicken and Quinoa Salad! It's packed with tender, marinated chicken, juicy tomatoes, crisp cucumbers and fluffy quinoa for a fresh and satisfying dish.

Ingredients
  • 1 pound chicken breasts
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon pepper
  • 1/2 teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 pinch red pepper flakes
  • 3 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon apple cider vinegar
    • Quinoa
  • 1/2 cup quinoa
  • 7 ounces chicken stock (or water)
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
    • Remaining Salad Ingredients
  • 1 cup tomatoes (chopped)
  • 1 cup cucumbers (chopped)
  • 1/4 cup red onions (thinly sliced)
  • 1/4 cup fresh parsley (chopped)
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1-2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice
  • 1/2 teaspoons salt
  • to taste black pepper
Instructions

  1. Place the chicken breasts in a bowl or a zip-top bag with all the marinade ingredients. Mix thoroughly, then refrigerate for at least 2 hours. 

  2. Prepare the quinoa according to the package instructions, using chicken stock instead of water for extra flavor. Once cooked, set it aside to cool.

  3. In a medium bowl, combine the chopped tomatoes, cucumbers, red onion, parsley, olive oil, fresh lemon juice, 1/2 teaspoon of salt, and black pepper to taste. Mix well, then stir this mixture into the cooled quinoa.

  4. Cook the marinated chicken using your preferred method. Once cooked, let it rest for 5–10 minutes before cutting it into bite-sized pieces. Fold the chicken into the quinoa mixture. Enjoy!

Read it online: https://simplyscratchmade.com/recipe/chicken-and-quinoa-salad/

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