Greek Quinoa Salad with Chicken
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
5 mins
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Cook Time
15 mins
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Total Time
20 mins
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Servings
4
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Calories
622 kcal
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Course
Salad
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Cuisine
Mediterranean
Greek Quinoa Salad with Chicken
Description
Greek Quinoa Salad with Chicken features cooked quinoa and pan-seared chicken breasts sliced atop a kale base softened by olive oil and salt massage. Fresh cucumber and sun-dried tomatoes add a crisp and tangy contrast. The salad is dressed with white wine vinegar and seasoned with salt and black pepper to enhance the ingredients without overpowering them.
The preparation involves cooking quinoa first, sautéing chicken breasts until cooked through, and manually massaging the kale to soften it and brighten its color. These steps create a salad that combines tender grains with juicy protein and fresh, textured vegetables.
Topped with sliced almonds and optional crumbled feta cheese, it introduces a nutty crunch and subtle creaminess. The salad can stand alone as a nutrient-rich meal or accompany lighter sides for a balanced dish.
Ingredients
- 1 cup quinoa
- 1.2 lbs chicken breasts about 4 pieces, organic
- 8 cups kale washed, chopped
- ¼ cup extra virgin olive oil
- 2 teaspoon salt
- 1 English cucumber peeled and chopped, long
- ¼ cup sun-dried tomatoes
- 2 Tablespoon white wine vinegar
- 1 teaspoon black pepper ground
- almonds sliced
- feta cheese optional, crumbled
Instructions
- Cook quinoa according to package instructions.
- While quinoa is cooking, heat oil in a skillet and cook chicken breasts for about couple of minutes on each side. Slice each chicken breast.
- Mix kale, olive oil, and salt in a large bowl. Massage kale with your hands for a couple of minutes, until kale leaves are tender. (The kale will turn a brighter green color.)
- Add cooked quinoa, chopped cucumber, sun-dried tomatoes, white wine vinegar to the salad and season with freshly ground black pepper and salt, if necessary.
- Toss salad ingredients and serve on plates. Top with sliced chicken breasts, sliced almonds, and optional crumbled feta cheese.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 622 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 427g | |
| Calories | 622kcal | 31% |
| Carbohydrates | 45.5g | 15% |
| Protein | 50.7g | 101% |
| Fat | 26.9g | 41% |
| Saturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 21.9g | 129% |
| Cholesterol | 121mg | 40% |
| Sodium | 1343mg | 56% |
| Fiber | 6g | 24% |
| Sugar | 1.7g | 3% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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