5 from 21 votes
Greek Quinoa Salad with Chicken
This Greek Quinoa Salad with Chicken combines tender cooked quinoa and organic chicken breasts with kale, cucumber, sun-dried tomatoes, and a simple olive oil and vinegar dressing. The kale is massaged to soften its texture and brighten its color. The salad is finished with sliced almonds and optional feta cheese for a mix of crunchy and creamy textures, balancing freshness and richness in every bite. It works well as a wholesome lunch or light dinner.
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
20 mins
Servings:
4
Calories:
622 kcal
Course:
Salad
Cuisine:
Mediterranean
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.
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Nutrition Information
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%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4 Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 622
% 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.