Easy Greek Chicken and Quinoa Salad Recipe

Ingredients

• 1.5 lbs, boneless, skinlessChicken breast
• 1 cup, uncookedQuinoa
• 1, dicedCucumber
• 1 pint, halvedCherry tomatoes
• 1/2, thinly slicedRed onion
• 1/2 cup, pitted and halvedKalamata olives
• 1/2 cup, crumbledFeta cheese
• 1/4 cup, freshLemon juice
• 1/4 cupOlive oil
• 1 tspDried oregano
• 1/2 tspSalt
• 1/4 tspBlack pepper

Nutrition

Per serving, estimated

Calories

500 kcal

Protein

42 g

Carbs

40 g

Fat

20 g

Steps

1. 1

   Cook quinoa according to package directions. Once cooked, fluff with a fork and let cool.

2. 2

   Season chicken breasts with salt, pepper, and a pinch of oregano. Grill or pan-fry chicken until cooked through (internal temperature 165°F/74°C). Let rest, then dice or slice.

3. 3

   In a large bowl, whisk together lemon juice, olive oil, dried oregano, salt, and pepper to make the dressing.

4. 4

   Add the cooled quinoa, diced chicken, cucumber, cherry tomatoes, red onion, and Kalamata olives to the bowl with the dressing.

5. 5

   Toss gently to combine, ensuring all ingredients are coated.

6. 6

   Just before serving, fold in the crumbled feta cheese.

7. 7

   Serve chilled or at room temperature.