Easy Halal Chicken & Quinoa Salad
A refreshing and nutritious salad featuring halal chicken and quinoa.
Ingredients
- 1 cup quinoa rinsed
- 2 cups water for cooking quinoa
- 2 pieces halal chicken breast grilled and sliced
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes halved
- 1 medium cucumber diced
- 3 tablespoons olive oil for dressing
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice freshly squeezed
- 0.5 teaspoon salt to taste
- 0.25 teaspoon pepper to taste
Instructions
- Rinse the quinoa under cold water and drain.
- In a medium saucepan, combine quinoa and water; bring to a boil.
- Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes or until water is absorbed.
- In a large bowl, combine cooked quinoa, grilled chicken, cherry tomatoes, and cucumber.
- In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, salt, and pepper; pour over salad and toss to combine.
Notes
This salad can be made ahead of time and stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.