Grilled Chicken & Quinoa Salad

Ingredients

• •2 chicken breasts
• •1 cup quinoa
• •2 cups water
• •1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
• •1 cucumber, diced
• •1/4 cup red onion, finely chopped
• •1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
• •2 tbsp olive oil
• •1 tbsp lemon juice
• •Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

1. 1

   Rinse the quinoa under cold water in a fine mesh strainer.

2. 2

   In a medium-sized pot, combine the rinsed quinoa and water. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat, then reduce the heat to low, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes until the quinoa is cooked and the water is absorbed.

3. 3

   While the quinoa is cooking, heat a grill pan or grill over medium-high heat.

4. 4

   Season the chicken breasts with olive oil, salt, and pepper. Grill the chicken for about 6-7 minutes on each side, or until fully cooked and no longer pink in the center.

5. 5

   Once cooked, remove the chicken from the grill and let it rest for a few minutes before slicing.

6. 6

   In a large bowl, combine the cooked quinoa, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, parsley, olive oil, lemon juice, salt, and pepper. Toss to combine.

7. 7

   Slice the grilled chicken and place it on top of the quinoa salad. Serve immediately.