Lemony chicken chopped power salad

Salad with grilled chicken, quinoa, tomatoes and a glass with lemons on the side.
Salad with grilled chicken, quinoa, tomatoes and a glass with lemons on the side.
Lemony chicken chopped power salad
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Servings 4 servings
Serving Size 1 bowl

Tender chicken and crisp vegetables give this chopped salad plenty of freshness and crunch. Quinoa, toasted almonds, and feta make it feel substantial enough for dinner, while the lemony dressing keeps each bite bright and balanced.

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Ingredients

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Preparation

  1. In a bowl, combine lemon juice, 1 Tbsp olive oil, minced garlic, Dijon mustard, honey, ¼ tsp each salt and pepper to make the dressing; whisk well and set aside.
  2. Marinate chicken breasts in lemon zest, minced garlic, r¼ tsp each salt and pepper and 1 Tbsp olive oil for 15 minutes.
  3. Preheat grill or grill pan over medium-high heat. Grill chicken breasts 5-6 minutes per side until cooked through and juices run clear. Let them rest for 5 minutes, then chop into bite-sized pieces.
  4. Chop the romaine and baby spinach mix into bite-sized pieces if not already small.
  5. In a large bowl, toss the chicken, romaine and baby spinach mix, cooked quinoa, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, shredded carrots, almonds and feta.
  6. Pour dressing over salad and toss to combine evenly.
  7. Serve immediately.

Nutrition

(per serving)
  • 445 Calories
  • 18.5g Total Fat
  • 3.4g Saturated Fat
  • 543mg Sodium
  • 110mg Cholesterol
  • 21g Total Carbs
  • 3.3g Fiber
  • 6g Sugars
  • 39.8g Protein
  • 800mg Potassium

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