Mediterranean Quinoa Salad with Grilled Chicken

Ingredients

• 1 cup quinoa
• 2 pieces chicken breast
• 1 medium cucumber
• 1 cup cherry tomatoes
• 1/4 medium red onion
• 1/2 cup feta cheese
• 3 tablespoons olive oil
• 2 tablespoons lemon juice
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon pepper
• 1/4 cup parsley

Instructions

1. Rinse the quinoa under cold water.
2. Boil 2 cups of water in a pot.
3. Add the rinsed quinoa to the boiling water and reduce to a simmer.
4. While the quinoa cooks, heat a grill pan over medium-high heat.
5. Season the chicken breasts with salt and pepper, then grill for 6-7 minutes on each side until cooked through.
6. Dice the cucumber, cherry tomatoes, and red onion.
7. In a large bowl, mix the cooked quinoa, diced vegetables, feta cheese, parsley, olive oil, lemon juice, salt, and pepper.
8. Slice the grilled chicken and serve it on top of the quinoa salad.

Nutrition (per serving)

Calories

550

Protein

40 g

Fat

20 g

Carbs

45 g