Get the recipe for Sarah Michelle Gellar's chicken quinoa salad!

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.

Wash quinoa thoroughly, even if it says washed.

Cook quinoa according to the directions on the bag, similar to cooking pasta.

Make a rub for the chicken using garlic, salt, and oregano.

Sear the chicken in a pan for about 5 minutes on each side until cooked.

Prepare a salad dressing using Dijon mustard, salt, pepper, and olive oil.

Chop cucumber, cherry tomatoes, and red onion (creator mentions removing raw onion, prefers sautéed).

Combine cooked quinoa, chicken, cucumber, tomatoes, and olives in a bowl.

Mix in chopped parsley and any other desired ingredients.

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