Greek Quinoa and Chicken Salad
Dinner

Greek Quinoa and Chicken Salad

A satisfying meal salad featuring quinoa, grilled chicken, olives, red onion, feta, mint, and lemon.

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Difficulty
Easy
Prep time
20 min
Cook time
- min
Rest time
120 min
Servings
4
Method
Stovetop
Cuisine
Grecque
Category
Dinner
Visibility
Public

Ingredients (4 servings)

  • Quinoa 8 ounces
  • Butter 2 tablespoons
  • Red Chilli 1 chopped
  • Garlic 1 clove, finely chopped
  • Chicken Breast 14 ounces
  • Olive Oil 2 tablespoons
  • Black Olives 1 handful
  • Red Onions 1 chopped
  • Feta 3.5 ounces
  • Mint 1 chopped
  • Lemon Juice of 1/2

Preparation

  1. 1
    Cook the quinoa according to package directions, then rinse with cold water and drain well.
  2. 2
    Mix butter, red chili, and garlic to season the chicken.
  3. 3
    Grill the chicken until fully cooked, then let it cool and slice.
  4. 4
    Combine quinoa, olives, red onion, feta, mint, lemon juice, and olive oil.
  5. 5
    Add the sliced chicken.
  6. 6
    Refrigerate for the next day; save a lemon wedge to freshen upon serving.
Chef's Notes & Tips

Recipe based on a real recipe: https://www.bbcgoodfood.com/recipes/griddled-chicken-quinoa-greek-salad. Summarized/adapted version for a make-ahead dinner; keep dressing separate for delicate salads. Estimated nutrition per serving unless otherwise stated.

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