Quinoa Salad with Chicken

Name: Quinoa Salad with Chicken
Prep time: 35 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 50 min
Yield: 2
Ingredients: 1 cup white quinoa; 2 cups water; For the chicken:; 200 grams chicken breast; 1 tablespoon olive oil; 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes; 1 teaspoon salt; Juice of half a lemon; 1 teaspoon salt; 1 teaspoon fresh mint; 1 tablespoon pomegranate molasses; 1 green onion; 1 basil leaf; 3 lettuce leaves; 2 lollo rosso leaves; A handful of sweet corn; 8-9 sprigs of parsley

Healthy

Lunch

Low Carb

This hearty quinoa salad with tender chicken breast and a zesty pomegranate dressing offers a delicious and nutritious low-carb lunch option.

Ingredients

For the quinoa:

1 cup white quinoa
2 cups water

For the chicken:

200 grams chicken breast
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 teaspoon red pepper flakes
1 teaspoon salt

For the sauce:

Juice of half a lemon
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon fresh mint
1 tablespoon pomegranate molasses

For the greens:

1 green onion
1 basil leaf
3 lettuce leaves
2 lollo rosso leaves
A handful of sweet corn
8-9 sprigs of parsley

Instructions

For the quinoa:

Add the quinoa to 2 cups of hot water.
Boil on the stove for 5 minutes and then let it sit with the lid closed for about 15 minutes to allow the quinoa to swell.
Let the swollen quinoa cool.

For the green salad:

Chop the greens to a moderate size and place them in a large bowl.
Add the cooled quinoa and half of the dressing to the greens and mix well.

After adding the rest of the dressing, prepare the chicken.

For the chicken:

Cut the chicken into julienne strips and cook in a pan with 1 tablespoon of olive oil.
Place the prepared quinoa salad on a serving plate and arrange the chicken on top according to your preference. Enjoy!