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

What ingredients do I need for The Only Main Course Salad Recipe You Need to Know?

You need 8 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 cups cooked quinoa or 2 cups kamut or 2 cups rice or 2 cups millet or 2 cups barley or 2 cups posole or 2 cups wild rice or 2 cups pasta shells, 1 cup cooked chicken breasts (optional) or 1 cup salmon (optional) or 1 cup tempeh (optional) or 1 cup cooked beans (optional), 1 small carrot, diced, 1 stalk celery or 1 stalk fennel, diced, and more.

Is The Only Main Course Salad Recipe You Need to Know suitable as salads?

Yes, The Only Main Course Salad Recipe You Need to Know falls under the Salads category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

How do I store leftover The Only Main Course Salad Recipe You Need to Know?

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

The Only Main Course Salad Recipe You Need to Know

Name: The Only Main Course Salad Recipe You Need to Know
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 cups cooked quinoa or 2 cups kamut or 2 cups rice or 2 cups millet or 2 cups barley or 2 cups posole or 2 cups wild rice or 2 cups pasta shells; 1 cup cooked chicken breasts (optional) or 1 cup salmon (optional) or 1 cup tempeh (optional) or 1 cup cooked beans (optional); 1 small carrot, diced; 1 stalk celery or 1 stalk fennel, diced; ½ cup red bell peppers or ½ cup green bell pepper, diced; 2 sliced scallions; toasted chopped nuts or sunflower seeds or eggs, slices or grated cheese, to garnish; ⅓ cup salad dressing, of choice

Fresh, crisp and full of flavor — this The Only Main Course Salad Recipe You Need to Know is a must-try. Made with quinoa, chicken breasts, carrot and c…

This The Only Main Course Salad Recipe You Need to Know relies on simple, everyday ingredients such as small carrot, diced, sliced scallions and salad dressing, of choice. It comes together quickly and makes 4 servings, at about 564 kcal each. The step-by-step instructions below are written to be easy to follow, even on a busy day.

It works as a light main on its own or as a starter alongside crusty bread, and it's just as good for a cozy night in as it is for feeding a crowd. Leftovers keep well, so it's a smart choice for meal prep too.

Updated Jun 30, 2026

Serves 4 Salads

Servings: persons

2 cups cooked quinoa or 2 cups kamut or 2 cups rice or 2 cups millet or 2 cups barley or 2 cups posole or 2 cups wild rice or 2 cups pasta shells
1 cup cooked chicken breasts (optional) or 1 cup salmon (optional) or 1 cup tempeh (optional) or 1 cup cooked beans (optional)
1 small carrot, diced
1 stalk celery or 1 stalk fennel, diced
½ cup red bell peppers or ½ cup green bell pepper, diced
2 sliced scallions
toasted chopped nuts or sunflower seeds or eggs, slices or grated cheese, to garnish
⅓ cup salad dressing, of choice

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Servings
4 servings
Calories
564 kcal
Category
Salads

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