Description
A nutritious, high protein salad featuring quinoa, chicken, and fresh vegetables, perfect for meal prep.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups cooked quinoa
- 1.5 cups cooked shredded chicken
- 1 cup chopped cucumber
- 15 oz can chickpeas (drained)
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
- 2 tbsp fresh mint (chopped)
- 1/2 cup diced red onion
- 1/2 cup crumbled feta
- 1/2 cup shelled pistachios
- 1/3 cup extra virgin olive oil
- 2 cloves minced garlic
- Juice from 1 lemon
- 1 tsp dijon mustard
- 1 tsp maple syrup
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp pepper
Instructions
- Combine the dressing ingredients (olive oil, minced garlic, lemon juice, dijon mustard, maple syrup, salt, and pepper) in a bowl and whisk until well blended.
- In a large bowl, mix together the cooked quinoa, shredded chicken, chopped cucumber, drained chickpeas, parsley, mint, red onion, feta, and pistachios, ensuring everything is evenly distributed.
- Pour the dressing over the salad and toss gently to combine, allowing all the flavors to meld.
- Season with additional salt and pepper to taste before serving.
Notes
For added flavor, cook quinoa in chicken broth. Consider fresh herbs for a brighter taste.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 10g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 60mg