Greek Protein Salad With Grilled Chicken
- romaine Chopped, Heart, 7 oz
- spinach leaves 4 oz
- grape tomatoes Sliced, 3 oz
- cucumbers Chunked, 6 oz
- red onions Sliced, 4 oz
- cooked quinoa 1/4 cup, dry
- kalamata olives Minced, 8 olives
- green onions Chopped, 0.5 oz
- balsamic vinegar 2 Tbsp
- extra virgin olive oil 1 Tbsp
- grilled chicken breast 8 oz
- feta Chunks, 2 oz
- sea salt to taste
- ground pepper Fresh, to taste
- Begin grilling fresh or frozen chicken breasts on high heat. Performing this step first will ensure the chicken is hot and juicy when it's added to the salad.nn*Be sure to flip the chicken breasts as necessary to prevent burning.
- Measure 1/4 cup of dry quinoa into a small saucepan. Add approximately 3/4 cup of water and make sure the quinoa is well mixed. Bring to a boil on medium-high heat. nn*Note that all of the water will be absorbed by the dry quinoa or boiled off- there should be no need to strain.
- While the chicken and quinoa are cooking, begin preparing the fresh vegetable ingredients and add to a large salad bowl. Mince the Kalamata olives and add these as well.
- Once all of the fresh ingredients have been mixed, add the cooked quinoa to the salad.
- Thinly slice the grilled chicken breasts and add to salad.
- Mix the salad and evenly drizzle the olive oil and balsamic vinegar over the top. Sprinkle in the feta chunks.
- Continue mixing the salad to thoroughly distribute the ingredients and add salt and pepper to taste.
- Serve in 4 hearty portions and enjoy. nn~ Each serving contains approximately 300 calories with 15 grams of fat, 29 grams of carbohydrates, and 29 grams of protein.
grape tomatoes, cucumbers, red onions, olives, green onions, balsamic vinegar, extra virgin olive oil, chicken, feta, salt, ground pepper
Taken from www.yummly.com/recipe/Greek-Protein-Salad-with-Grilled-Chicken-1448109 (may not work)