Quinoa Chicken Salad
The Quinoa Chicken Salad from Spoonsparrow is the perfect healthy meal to satisfy your lunch break.
Ingredients
- 150 g quinoa
- 300 ml Vegetable broth
- 200 g Chicken breast fillet
- 1 large zucchini
- 30 g black olives (pitted)
- 1 red bell pepper
- 1 yellow bell pepper
- 1 small handful sprouts
- 100 g lamb's lettuce
- 2 handfuls Lollo Bianco
- 2 tbsp Rapeseed oil
- 1 tbsp grape seed oil
- 3 tbsp white wine vinegar
- 1 pinch sugar
- Salt
- black pepper (freshly ground)
Instructions
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1.
Wash quinoa thoroughly and add to boiling broth. Simmer gently for about 15 minutes, then let cool.
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2.
Rinse chicken breasts, pat dry, and slice into strips.
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3.
Wash zucchini, trim ends, halve lengthwise, and cut into slices.
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4.
Wash bell peppers, halve them, remove seeds, and dice.
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5.
Wash salads, rinse, and drain. Tear Lollo Bianco into bite‑sized pieces.
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6.
Whisk together 1 tablespoon rapeseed oil, grape seed oil, and vinegar to make a dressing. Season with sugar, salt, and pepper.
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7.
Pan‑fry the chicken strips in remaining oil for about 5–6 minutes until golden brown.
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8.
Combine zucchini, olives, bell peppers, sprouts, salads, and quinoa in a bowl. Toss with dressing and add the cooked chicken. Season with salt and pepper. Serve immediately.