Description
A vibrant and fulfilling bowl combining grilled chicken, fresh vegetables, and quinoa for a taste of Greece.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup quinoa
- 2 cups water or chicken broth
- 2 grilled chicken breasts, sliced
- 1 cucumber, diced
- 1/2 cup kalamata olives, pitted and sliced
- 1/2 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/4 cup red onion, thinly sliced
- 1/4 cup feta cheese, crumbled
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Rinse quinoa under cold water and combine it with water or chicken broth in a pot. Bring to a boil, reduce heat, cover, and simmer for about 15 minutes until quinoa is fluffy and liquid is absorbed.
- Combine the cooked quinoa, sliced grilled chicken, cucumber, kalamata olives, cherry tomatoes, red onion, and feta cheese in a large bowl.
- Whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, salt, and pepper in a small bowl.
- Pour the dressing over the quinoa mixture and toss gently to combine.
- Serve chilled or at room temperature.
Notes
For a unique twist, feel free to add your favorite Mediterranean ingredients like artichoke hearts or roasted red peppers.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: main course
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: Greek
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 75mg