Ingredients

• 1 cup cooked quinoa
• 2 cups cooked chicken breast, diced
• 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
• 1 cucumber, diced
• 1 bell pepper, diced
• 1/4 red onion, finely chopped
• 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
• 1/4 cup fresh mint leaves, chopped , 1/4 cup crumbled feta cheese (optional)
• For the dressing: 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
• 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
• 1 garlic clove, minced
• Salt and pepper to taste

Nutrition Per Serving

Cooking Instructions

1. In a large bowl, combine the cooked quinoa, diced chicken breast, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, bell pepper, red onion, parsley, and mint leaves. Toss gently to combine.

2. In a small bowl, whisk together the extra virgin olive oil, fresh lemon juice, minced garlic, salt, and pepper to make the dressing.

3. Drizzle the dressing over the quinoa and chicken mixture. Toss well to coat everything evenly.

4. If desired, sprinkle the crumbled feta cheese over the salad and gently toss.

5. Serve the chicken quinoa salad immediately or refrigerate for a couple of hours to allow the flavors to meld together.