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Italian Quinoa Salad with Grilled Chicken and Balsamic Dressing
A light and delicious meal that reminds you of the sunny and flavorful Italian cuisine. This quinoa salad is packed with fresh vegetables, grilled chicken, and a homemade balsamic dressing. Easy to make and perfect for a healthy weekday meal. And you know what's fun? This dish is not only tasty but also very colorful on your plate!
Prep time
30 min
Difficulty
Gemiddeld
Servings
4
Ingredients
- 200 grams quinoa
- 2 chicken breasts
- 2 cloves of garlic
- 1 zucchini
- 1 red bell pepper
- 1 yellow bell pepper
- 2 handfuls of fresh basil
- 100 grams cherry tomatoes
- 4 tablespoons olive oil
- 3 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
- Salt and pepper to taste
Nutrition facts
fat
20g
kcal
550
protein
35g
carbs
55g
Instructions
- 1 Cook the quinoa according to the instructions on the package.
- 2 Meanwhile, cut the chicken breasts into cubes and fry them in a pan with 1 tablespoon of olive oil and the pressed garlic until they are nicely golden brown.
- 3 Cut the zucchini and bell peppers into cubes and add them to the pan. Cook for another 5-7 minutes.
- 4 In a small bowl, make the dressing by mixing the remaining olive oil with the balsamic vinegar. Add salt and pepper to taste.
- 5 In a large bowl, combine the cooked quinoa, grilled chicken and vegetables, halved cherry tomatoes, and fresh basil. Pour the dressing over it and mix well.
- 6 Serve the salad immediately or let it sit in the refrigerator for the flavors to develop even better. Buon appetito!
