Prep Time35 Minutes
Cook Time15 Minutes
Servings2
Quinoa Salad with Chicken
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!