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Greek Quinoa Chicken Salad

Delicious Greek Quinoa Chicken Salad for a Flavor-Packed Meal

Enjoy a healthy Greek Quinoa Chicken Salad that's packed with flavor and nutrients for a satisfying meal.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Marination Time 1 hour
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Salads
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Calories: 400

Ingredients
  

For the Salad
  • ½ cup quinoa rinsed
  • 2 cups shredded rotisserie chicken
  • 1 diced green bell pepper
  • 1 diced red bell pepper
  • 1 chopped cucumber
  • ¼ finely chopped red onion
  • ½ cup feta cheese crumbled
  • ¼ cup parsley minced
For the Dressing
  • ¼ cup olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
  • 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon oregano
  • to taste kosher salt
  • to taste pepper

Equipment

  • measuring cup
  • Medium saucepan
  • Large mixing bowl
  • spatula

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. In a measuring cup, whisk together ¼ cup of olive oil, 2 tablespoons of fresh lemon juice, 1 tablespoon of apple cider vinegar, 1 teaspoon of oregano, and a pinch of kosher salt and pepper. Set it aside to allow the flavors to marry.
  2. In a medium saucepan, bring 1 cup of water to a rolling boil. Rinse ½ cup of quinoa under cold water until the water runs clear. Add the rinsed quinoa to the boiling water, reduce the heat to low, cover the saucepan, and let it simmer for about 15 minutes.
  3. In a large mixing bowl, combine 2 cups of shredded rotisserie chicken, 1 diced green bell pepper, 1 diced red bell pepper, 1 chopped cucumber, ¼ finely chopped red onion, ½ cup of crumbled feta cheese, and ¼ cup of minced parsley. Mix gently to distribute the ingredients evenly.
  4. Once the quinoa has cooled slightly, add it to the bowl with the salad ingredients. Use a spatula to toss everything together gently.
  5. Pour the prepared dressing over the salad mixture and toss everything together until the dressing evenly envelops each component.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 400kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 25gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 12gCholesterol: 50mgSodium: 500mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 5gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 1500IUVitamin C: 40mgCalcium: 250mgIron: 3mg

Notes

Allow the salad to sit for at least an hour for flavors to deepen. Rinse quinoa before cooking to remove bitter saponin. Store in an airtight container for up to 2-3 days.

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