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High-Protein Chicken and Quinoa Salad
This high-protein chicken and quinoa salad is a filling lunch with lean protein, fiber-rich quinoa, and a light lemon vinaigrette, ready in about 20 minutes.
15Prep min
5Cook min
20Total min
What you'll need
- 2 cupscooked shredded or diced chicken breast
- 2 cupscooked quinoa
- 1cucumber, diced
- 1 cupcherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/2 cupcrumbled feta cheese
- 3 tablespoonsolive oil
- 2 tablespoonslemon juice
- to taste salt, black pepper, dried oregano
Let's cook
- 1In a large bowl, combine the chicken, quinoa, cucumber, and tomatoes.
- 2Whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, salt, pepper, and oregano.
- 3Pour the dressing over the salad and toss to combine.
- 4Sprinkle with feta cheese and serve immediately, or chill for later.
Make it yours
- Add chickpeas for extra protein and fiber.
- Swap feta for grilled halloumi.
- Use rotisserie chicken for a shortcut.
Good with
- Warm pita bread
- A dollop of hummus
- Extra lemon wedges
Frequently asked questions
Good questions, answered.
Can I meal prep this salad?
Yes, it keeps well in the fridge for up to 4 days; store the dressing separately if making more than a day ahead.
How much protein is in one serving?
Roughly 34 grams per serving from the chicken, quinoa, and feta combined.



