Ingredients:
- 1 cup (170g) uncooked quinoa
- 2 cups (480ml) low-sodium vegetable broth
- 1/2 tsp (3g) sea salt
- 1 English cucumber, diced (340g)
- 1 pint (250g) cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/2 cup (75g) red onion, finely diced
- 1/2 cup (85g) Kalamata olives, pitted and sliced
- 1/2 cup (75g) crumbled feta cheese
- 1/4 cup (15g) fresh parsley, chopped
- 1 lb (450g) chicken breast, grilled and diced
- 1/3 cup (80ml) extra virgin olive oil
- 3 tbsp (45ml) fresh lemon juice
- 1 clove (5g) garlic, minced
- 1 tsp (2g) dried oregano
- 1/2 tsp (3g) salt
- 1/4 tsp (1g) black pepper
Instructions:
- Rinse the quinoa in a fine-mesh strainer under cold water for 30 seconds to remove saponins.
- Combine quinoa, vegetable broth, and sea salt in a medium saucepan. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes.
- Remove the saucepan from heat and let it sit, covered, for 5 minutes. Fluff with a fork until the grains are separate.
- Prepare the fresh mix by dicing the cucumber, halving the cherry tomatoes, and finely dicing the red onion.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the fluffed quinoa, diced cucumber, cherry tomatoes, red onion, sliced Kalamata olives, crumbled feta cheese, and chopped parsley.
- Prepare the dressing by whisking together extra virgin olive oil, fresh lemon juice, minced garlic, dried oregano, salt, and black pepper in a small bowl or mason jar.
- Add the grilled diced chicken to the bowl and pour the dressing over the mixture. Toss gently to combine and serve.