Grilled Chicken Salad with Quinoa

Name: Grilled Chicken Salad with Quinoa
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 1
Ingredients: 100.0 g chicken breast (skinless, boneless); 50.0 g quinoa (rinsed); 50.0 g mixed salad greens; 50.0 g cherry tomatoes (halved); 50.0 g cucumber (sliced); 1.0 tsp olive oil; 1.0 tbsp lemon juice (freshly squeezed); 0.5 tsp salt (to taste); 0.25 tsp black pepper (freshly ground); 1.0 tbsp parsley (chopped)

make me a 260calorie meal

Servings: 1 | Prep: 15 min | Cook: 20 min | Total: 35 min

Tags: gluten-free, healthy, low-calorie, quick

Ingredients

100.0 g chicken breast (skinless, boneless)
50.0 g quinoa (rinsed)
50.0 g mixed salad greens
50.0 g cherry tomatoes (halved)
50.0 g cucumber (sliced)
1.0 tsp olive oil
1.0 tbsp lemon juice (freshly squeezed)
0.5 tsp salt (to taste)
0.25 tsp black pepper (freshly ground)
1.0 tbsp parsley (chopped)

Instructions

Cook the quinoa: In a small pot, combine quinoa with 100 ml of water. Bring to a boil over medium heat, then reduce to low, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes or until water is absorbed. Fluff with a fork and set aside.
Prepare the chicken: Season the chicken breast with salt and black pepper. Heat a grill pan over medium-high heat and brush with a little olive oil.
Grill the chicken: Place the chicken breast on the grill pan and cook for about 5-7 minutes on each side or until the internal temperature reaches 75°C and the juices run clear.
Prepare the salad: In a large bowl, combine mixed salad greens, cherry tomatoes, and cucumber. Add the cooked quinoa and toss gently.
Make the dressing: In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, a pinch of salt, and black pepper.
Assemble the salad: Slice the grilled chicken thinly and arrange on top of the salad. Drizzle with the dressing and sprinkle with chopped parsley.
Serve immediately, ensuring all components are evenly distributed.