Quinoa Salad with Roasted Chicken Breast
Today, I'm excited to share a culinary adventure that combines wholesome ingredients and vibrant flavors – my go-to recipe of Quinoa Salad with Roasted Chicken.
Equipment
- 1 pot
- 1 baking tray
- 2 salad bowls
Ingredients
- 4 cups of mixed greens
- 1 cup of cooked quinoa
- 1 cup of cherry tomatoes halved
- 1/3 cup of sliced cucumber
- 1 small red onion sliced
- 2 hard-boiled eggs organic
- 2 roasted chicken breasts
- 1 small ripe avocado
- 1/4 cup crumbled feta cheese or goat cheese
- 2 Tbsp of mixed nuts and seed such as pumpkin seeds, hemp seeds, sunflower seeds, walnuts, almonds etc.
- Dressing of your choice check the recipes on the blog post above
Instructions
- Rinse 1 cup of quinoa and cook it according to package instructions. Or read a blog post above with cooking instructions. Allow it to cool.
- In a large bowl, combine mixed greens, cooked quinoa, cherry tomatoes, cucumbers, red onion, hard-boiled eggs, shredded roasted chicken, diced avocado, feta cheese, and mixed nuts/seeds.
- Add your chosen dressing to the salad and toss gently to coat all ingredients.
- Garnish with additional herbs, a sprinkle of feta, or extra nuts/seeds. Feel free to customize based on your preferences.
- Serve and Enjoy!
Notes
1. Check the blog post above for the detailed instructions of how to cook quinoa or make a hard-boiled eggs. As well as ideas for potential replacement ingredients for the salad.
2. Please note that nutritional values can vary based on specific ingredients and portion sizes.