Balsamic Chicken Salad with Lemon Quinoa

This Balsamic Chicken Salad with Lemon Quinoa is a delicious and healthy meal that's perfect for lunch or dinner. Tender grilled chicken is marinated in a tangy balsamic dressing and served on a bed of lemon-infused quinoa, mixed greens, and fresh vegetables.

Ingredients:

• 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
• 1/4 cup balsamic vinegar
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 teaspoon honey
• 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
• Salt and black pepper to taste
• 1 cup quinoa
• 2 cups water
• Zest and juice of 1 lemon
• 4 cups mixed greens
• 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
• 1/2 cucumber, diced
• 1/4 red onion, thinly sliced
• 1/4 cup crumbled feta cheese
• 2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil
• 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley

Instructions:

Balsamic vinegar, olive oil, honey, salt, and black pepper should all be mixed together in a bowl using a whisk

Put the chicken breasts in a bowl and add half of the dressing

Let rest for at least 30 minutes

Warm up a grill or grill pan over medium-high heat

The chicken breasts should be grilled for 6 to 8 minutes on each side, or until they are fully cooked

Take them off the grill and let them rest for a few minutes before cutting them

Rinse the quinoa in cold water, and then put it in a saucepan with 2 cups of water

Turn the heat down to low, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes, or until the quinoa is soft and the liquid is absorbed

Add the lemon zest and juice and mix them in with a fork

Cook the quinoa and put it in a large bowl

Add the mixed greens, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, and red onion

Shred grilled chicken and sprinkle it on top of the salad

Add crumbled feta cheese and chop up fresh basil and parsley

Pour the rest of the balsamic dressing over the salad and gently toss it all together

Right away, serve the Lemon Quinoa with Balsamic Chicken Salad

Have fun!