Greek Protein Salad With Grilled Chicken Recipe

Name: Greek Protein Salad With Grilled Chicken
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: romaine Chopped, Heart, 7 oz; spinach leaves 4 oz; grape tomatoes Sliced, 3 oz; cucumbers Chunked, 6 oz; red onions Sliced, 4 oz; cooked quinoa 1/4 cup, dry; kalamata olives Minced, 8 olives; green onions Chopped, 0.5 oz; balsamic vinegar 2 Tbsp; extra virgin olive oil 1 Tbsp; grilled chicken breast 8 oz; feta Chunks, 2 oz; sea salt to taste; ground pepper Fresh, to taste

Servings: persons

romaine Chopped, Heart, 7 oz
spinach leaves 4 oz
grape tomatoes Sliced, 3 oz
cucumbers Chunked, 6 oz
red onions Sliced, 4 oz
cooked quinoa 1/4 cup, dry
kalamata olives Minced, 8 olives
green onions Chopped, 0.5 oz
balsamic vinegar 2 Tbsp
extra virgin olive oil 1 Tbsp
grilled chicken breast 8 oz
feta Chunks, 2 oz
sea salt to taste
ground pepper Fresh, to taste

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["Begin grilling fresh or frozen chicken breasts on high heat. Performing this step first will ensure the chicken is hot and juicy when it's added to the salad.
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*Be sure to flip the chicken breasts as necessary to prevent burning.", "Measure 1/4 cup of dry quinoa into a small saucepan. Add approximately 3/4 cup of water and make sure the quinoa is well mixed. Bring to a boil on medium-high heat.
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*Note that all of the water will be absorbed by the dry quinoa or boiled off- there should be no need to strain.", "While the chicken and quinoa are cooking, begin preparing the fresh vegetable ingredients and add to a large salad bowl. Mince the Kalamata olives and add these as well.", "Once all of the fresh ingredients have been mixed, add the cooked quinoa to the salad.", "Thinly slice the grilled chicken breasts and add to salad.", "Mix the salad and evenly drizzle the olive oil and balsamic vinegar over the top. Sprinkle in the feta chunks.", "Continue mixing the salad to thoroughly distribute the ingredients and add salt and pepper to taste.", "Serve in 4 hearty portions and enjoy.
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~ Each serving contains approximately 300 calories with 15 grams of fat, 29 grams of carbohydrates, and 29 grams of protein."]

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: romaine Chopped, Heart, 7 oz, spinach leaves 4 oz, grape tomatoes Sliced, 3 oz, cucumbers Chunked, 6 oz, and more.

Yes, Greek Protein Salad With Grilled Chicken falls under the Salads category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Keep refrigerated in an airtight container and enjoy within 1–2 days for the best freshness. Best served cold — no reheating needed.

Greek Protein Salad With Grilled Chicken

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