Recipe: Lemon Herb Mediterranean Chicken Salad – Fresh, Zesty & Light

feta cheese

🥗Healthier: goat cheese

💰Cheaper: ricotta cheese

Goat cheese offers a similar tangy flavor with fewer calories.

chicken breast

🥗Healthier: grilled tofu

💰Cheaper: canned chickpeas

Canned chickpeas provide protein and are more affordable.

Rinse quinoa under cold water until water runs clear.

Cook quinoa according to package instructions until fluffy, about 15 minutes.

While quinoa cooks, grill chicken breast until fully cooked, about 6-7 minutes per side.

Let chicken rest for 5 minutes, then slice into strips.

Chop cucumber, halved cherry tomatoes, and red onion into small pieces.

In a large bowl, combine cooked quinoa, chicken, cucumber, tomatoes, red onion, and olives.

Crumble feta cheese over the salad mixture.

In a small bowl, whisk together lemon juice, olive oil, minced garlic, salt, black pepper, and oregano.

Pour dressing over salad and toss gently to combine.

Garnish with chopped parsley before serving.

Cooking Techniques

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