Grilled Chicken and Quinoa Salad

This vibrant salad combines fluffy quinoa, perfectly grilled chicken, and a crisp medley of cherry tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, creamy avocado, and tangy feta. Finished with a zesty lemon dressing and a sprinkle of fresh parsley, it’s a wholesome, flavour-packed meal.

Prep Time25

Cook Time15

Total Time40

Course: Salad

Cuisine: Mediterranean

Keyword: fresh, grilled, healthy, quick, quinoa, salad

Servings: 2

Calories: 770kcal

Cost: $22

Equipment

Medium Saucepan with lid: For cooking the quinoa.
Grill Pan For grilling the chicken.
Hot pad To place the saucepan on while cooling.
Measuring cups/spoons For precise portions of chicken broth/quinoa, and other ingredients
Spatula or tongs To turn an remove the chicken from the grill pan.
Fork To fluff the cooked quinoa.
Cutting board and knife For slicing the grilled chicken from the grill pan.
Large mixing bowl To mix the salad.
Salad Bowl and Salad Servers To serve the salad.

Ingredients

Quinoa

1 cup Quinoa rinsed
1 cup Chicken broth

Chicken

2 Chicken Breasts, skinless
1 tbsp Olive oil
Salt and pepper to taste
1 tsp Garlic powder

Salad Assembly

1 cup Cherry tomatoes, halved
1 Cucumber, diced
¼ cup Red onion, diced
1 med Avocado, diced
¼ cup Feta Cheese, crumbled crumbled

Dressing and Garnish

2 tbsp Lemon Juice freshly squeezed
2 tbsp Fresh Parsley chopped (for serving)

Instructions

Tip

For added flavor, marinate the chicken in lemon juice and herbs for 30 minutes before grilling.

Cook the Quinoa

In a medium saucepan, bring the 1 cup Chicken broth to a boil.
Add the 1 cup Quinoa, reduce the heat, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes or until the liquid is absorbed.
Fluff with a fork and set aside to cool.

Prepare the Chicken

Season the 2 Chicken Breasts, skinless with 1 tsp Garlic powder, Salt and pepper to taste,
Heat 1 tbsp Olive oil in a grill pan over medium-high heat.
Grill the chicken for 6-7 minutes on each side, or until fully cooked.
Allow to rest before slicing into strips.

Assemble the Salad

In a large bowl, combine the cooled quinoa, 1 cup Cherry tomatoes, halved, 1 Cucumber, diced, 1/4 cup Red onion, diced, 1 med Avocado, diced and 1/4 cup Feta Cheese, crumbled.

Dress and Serve

Place the combined salad mixture into a large serving bowl.
Drizzle 2 tbsp Lemon Juice, add the grilled chicken on top, and sprinkle with 2 tbsp Fresh Parsley
Toss gently to combine and enjoy!