Citrus Chicken & Quinoa Salad
This Citrus Chicken & Quinoa Salad is perfect for a quick summer meal.
Citrus Chicken & Quinoa Salad
Servings: 4 Servings
Calories: 409kcal
Ingredients
- 2 6-8 ounce chicken breasts
- Kosher salt to taste
- Freshly ground black pepper to taste
- 3 cups cooked quinoa cooled
- 1 large orange zested then peeled and cut into segments
- 1 medium avocado pitted and diced
- 1 medium lime zested and juiced
- 2 teaspoons honey
- ¼ cup fresh cilantro finely chopped
Instructions
- Heat a grill to medium heat. Season the chicken breasts with salt and pepper. Grill the chicken breasts until no longer pink inside, about 5-6 minutes per side. Remove from the grill and set aside to cool to room temperature.
- When cool, chop the chicken into bite-sized pieces and add to a large bowl along with the quinoa, orange segments, and avocado.
- In a small bowl, combine 1 teaspoon orange zest, 1 teaspoon lime zest and the juice of the lime. Add the honey and whisk together. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Pour the dressing over the salad and add the cilantro. Toss to coat.
- Serve immediately or refrigerate until ready to serve.
Nutrition
Nutrition Facts
Citrus Chicken & Quinoa Salad
Amount Per Serving
Calories 409
Calories from Fat 117
% Daily Value*
Fat 13g20%
Saturated Fat 2g10%
Cholesterol 72mg24%
Sodium 146mg6%
Potassium 977mg28%
Carbohydrates 42g14%
Fiber 8g32%
Sugar 7g8%
Protein 31g62%
Vitamin A 260IU5%
Vitamin C 32.2mg39%
Calcium 56mg6%
Iron 2.9mg16%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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