And if you use nonfat mayo and yogurt, this flavorful chicken salad will have over 35 grams of protein and only 15 grams of.
Mediterranean Quinoa Salad
A satisfying chicken salad sandwich recipe to help fuel your day.
Recipe Summary Mediterranean Quinoa Salad
An easy to make light salad that can be served with or without chicken for vegetarians.Ingredients | Chicken Salad Sandwich Recipe
2 cups water
2 cubes chicken bouillon
1 clove garlic, smashed
1 cup uncooked quinoa
2 large cooked chicken breasts - cut into bite size pieces
1 large red onion, diced
1 large green bell pepper, diced
½ cup chopped kalamata olives
½ cup crumbled feta cheese
¼ cup chopped fresh parsley
¼ cup chopped fresh chives
½ teaspoon salt
⅔ cup fresh lemon juice
1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
¼ cup olive oil
Directions
Bring the water, bouillon cubes, and garlic to a boil in a saucepan. Stir in the quinoa, reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer until the quinoa is tender and the water has been absorbed, 15 to 20 minutes. Discard the garlic clove and scrape the quinoa into a large bowl.
Gently stir the chicken, onion, bell pepper, olives, feta cheese, parsley, chives, and salt into the quinoa. Drizzle with the lemon juice, balsamic vinegar, and olive oil. Stir until evenly mixed. Serve warm or refrigerate and serve cold.
Info | Chicken Salad Sandwich Recipe
prep:
15 mins
cook:
20 mins
total:
35 mins
Servings:
8
Yield:
4 cups
