This 10-Minute Chicken and Quinoa Salad is a quick and healthy meal that combines protein-rich chicken and nutritious quinoa, topped with fresh vegetables and a light dressing.
Author:Souzan
Prep Time:5 minutes
Cook Time:5 minutes
Total Time:10 minutes
Yield:4 servings
Category:salad
Method:no-cook
Cuisine:American
Diet:gluten-free
Ingredients
Scale
1 cup quinoa
2 cups cooked chicken, shredded
1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
1 cucumber, diced
1/4 cup red onion, finely chopped
1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
3 tablespoons olive oil
2 tablespoons lemon juice
Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
Cook the quinoa according to package instructions and let it cool.
In a large bowl, combine the shredded chicken, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, and parsley.
Add the cooled quinoa to the bowl.
In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, salt, and pepper.
Pour the dressing over the salad and toss to combine.
Serve immediately or refrigerate for later.
Notes
This salad can be stored in the fridge for up to 3 days.
Feel free to add other vegetables you have on hand.