Lemon Quinoa Chicken Salad
on Apr 09, 2024, Updated Apr 22, 2024
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Refresh your mealtime with our zesty Lemon Quinoa Chicken Salad recipe! Packed with flavor and protein, it’s a delicious and nutritious choice.
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What Makes This Recipe Amazing?
The versatility of this recipe is the main reason it’s a constant quick cook in our house. With protein coming from yogurt, chicken and quinoa the recipe can be added onto of a bed of lettuce for a salad or wrapped in a tortilla for a fun summer picnic lunch. On average 8oz of chicken has about 70 grams of protein paired with up to 20 grams of protein in both yogurt and quinoa this Lemon Quinoa Chicken salad is perfect for trying to get your daily protein amount without having to rely sole of protein powder.
Ingredients in Lemon Quinoa Chicken Salad
- Cooked chicken– love a cooked rotisserie chicken for this
- Celery– diced
- Green Onion
- Green Peppers
- Quinoa- Make sure its cooked and cooled.
- Greek Yogurt- any fat percentage you like will work.
- Lemon Juice
- Honey
- Salt
Step by Step Instructions
- Chop all veggies, chicken and quinoa mix in a bowl
- Add yogurt, honey, lemon juice and salt to the and mix all together.
- Make sure to mix things throughly and enjoy.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is quinoa gluten free?
- Yes, one of my favorite things about quinoa is that it’s naturally gluten free. Even if you are not gluten free for medical reasons and just like to eat a diet with less gluten this is the perfect addition to your menu.
Can I make this ahead of time?
- Yes, this meal is a great option for meal prepping and making at the start of the week. If you aer planning on doing this just make sure and store in the fridge in an airtight container so its stays fresh.
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Lemon Quinoa Chicken Salad
Description
Refresh your mealtime with our Lemon Quinoa Chicken Salad recipe! Packed with flavor and protein, it’s a delicious and nutritious choice.
Ingredients
- 3 cups cooked chicken, diced
- 1/2 cup diced celery
- 2 green onions, thinly sliced
- 1/2 cup diced green pepper
- 1 cup cooked quinoa
- 1 cup Greek yogurt
- 2 tbsp lemon juice
- 1 tsp honey
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 cup chopped salted almonds or pistachios (optional)
Instructions
- Combine ingredients: In a large bowl, mix chicken, celery, green onions, green pepper, and quinoa.
- Prepare dressing: In a small bowl, whisk together Greek yogurt, lemon juice, honey, and salt until well combined.
- Toss with dressing: Pour the dressing over the chicken mixture and toss lightly until everything is evenly coated.
- Chill: Cover the salad and refrigerate for about 2 hours to allow flavors to blend.
- Add nuts and serve: Just before serving, sprinkle chopped nuts over the salad. Serve on a bed of crisp salad greens.
