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Lemon-Herb Chicken & Quinoa Salad
A vibrant and nutritious salad featuring grilled chicken, fluffy quinoa, and fresh vegetables, all tossed in a zesty lemon-herb dressing. This dish is packed with lean protein, fiber, and essential vitamins, making it a delicious and healthy meal option.
15 min1 servingsmediterraneansalad
mediterranean
Nutrition Facts
Per serving
Calories1490
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 58g74%
Saturated Fat 13g64%
Trans Fat 0g
Cholesterol 78mg26%
Sodium 1330mg58%
Total Carbohydrate 182g66%
Dietary Fiber 20g71%
Total Sugars 11g
Protein 65g131%
Calcium 1093mg84%
Iron 18mg102%
Potassium 4822mg103%
Vitamin A 1511mcg168%
Vitamin C 16mg18%
Vitamin B6 0.14mg8%
Vitamin E 6.7mg45%
Vitamin K 64mcg53%
Magnesium 905mg216%
Zinc 11mg100%
Folate 47mcg12%
Approximate values — some ingredient data may be incomplete.
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
Ingredients
- 4 oz chicken breast
- 2 tbsp basil
- 1 tbsp oregano
- 1 tbsp chives
- 1 tsp lemon zest
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 0.5 cup cucumber
- 0.5 cup bell pepper
- 2 cups spinach
- 0.25 cup carrot
- 1 cup quinoa
- 0.25 tsp sea salt
- 0.125 tsp peppers
- 0.25 tsp oregano
- 0.125 tsp turmeric
Instructions
- 1Gently combine baby spinach, cucumber, bell pepper, shredded carrot, and cooked quinoa in a large bowl.
- 2Slice the pre-grilled chicken breast and add it to the salad.
- 3In a small bowl, whisk together the extra virgin olive oil, lemon zest, chopped basil, chopped oregano, chopped chives, sea salt, black pepper, dried oregano, and turmeric.
- 4Pour the lemon-herb dressing over the salad and toss gently to combine.
- 5Serve immediately.
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