Grilled Chicken, Broccoli and Quinoa Salad
Grilled Chicken, Broccoli and Quinoa Salad
Fluffy and soft quinoa, juicy and tender slices of chicken, broccoli cooked to perfection, and a hint of lemon juice will transform this salad into a healthy green meal with 25 to 40 grams of protein and 600 calories.
Every ingredient in this salad works together to create a dish full of flavor and with LOTS of protein.
25 g/400 Protein (approx.)/calories (approx.) |
40 g/600 Protein (approx.)/calories (approx.) |
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1 TBSP | 1 TBSP | Olive oil |
2 tsp | 2 tsp | Lemon juice |
½ tsp | ½ tsp | Dijon-style mustard |
Any amount | Any amount | Salt and pepper to taste |
4 cups | 6 cups | Mixed leafy greens |
1 cup | 2 cups | Broccoli florets, cooked and chilled |
½ cup | 1 cup | Cooked quinoa, chilled |
3 oz. | 5 oz. | Cooked chicken breast, thinly sliced |
In a bowl large enough to hold all ingredients, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, mustard and salt and pepper. Add the leafy greens, broccoli, quinoa and chicken and toss well.