Quinoa Chicken Salad
A fresh, protein-packed quinoa chicken salad with crisp cucumber and zesty lime dressing.
35Min
2Servings
520Cal
EasyLevel
Gluten freeKid friendlygluten-freedairy-free
#healthy#high-protein#quick
Equipment
Pot
Pan
Stove
Colander
Knife
Cutting board
Bowl
Mixing spoon
Tongs
Ingredients
Ingredients
quinoa (dry)
150 g
chicken breast (raw)
300 g
cucumber
1 piece
lime
1 piece
olive oil
30 ml
salt
3 g
black pepper
1 g
Instructions
1
Cook quinoa
Rinse quinoa under cold water, then cook in lightly salted boiling water until tender.
15 minMedium heattimer 15 min
Quinoa is ready when the grains become translucent and the white germ ring appears.
2
Cook chicken breast
Season chicken with salt and pepper, then pan-fry until cooked through and golden.
12 minMedium heattimer 6 min
3
Prepare vegetables
Dice cucumber and zest the lime; juice the lime into a small bowl.
5 min
4
Assemble salad
Fluff cooked quinoa, shred or dice chicken, then combine all ingredients with olive oil and lime juice.
3 min
Storage
Fridge: 2 days
Reheat: Not required
Best eaten fresh or within 24 hours; store dressing separately if preparing ahead.
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