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Home » Recipes » Gluten-free Recipes » Mediterranean Quinoa Salad with Chicken

Last updated on July 29, 2019. Originally posted on March 11, 2019 By Maryea / 2 Comments

Mediterranean Quinoa Salad with Chicken

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This Mediterranean Quinoa Salad with Chicken is a great meal prep lunch you can make ahead of time!mediterranean Quinoa Salad with Chicken and citrus vinaigrette

A friend recently told me about a quinoa salad with chicken she ordered everyday from the resort restaurant while on vacation. She described it so well it made me wish I had it so I decided to try and make my own at home!

Mediterranean Quinoa Salad with Chicken is easy to make and it’s full of both nutrients and flavor. That’s the best meal combination!! I get so happy when healthy food tastes this delicious.

Mediterranean Quinoa Salad with Chicken and citrus vinaigrette separate ingredients

I really thought that this Quinoa Salad recipe was my favorite, but now I have this Mediterranean Quinoa Salad with Chicken and there might just be a new favorite in town.

It’s made with quinoa (duh!), cucumbers, tomatoes, feta cheese, olives, and chicken with a light citrus vinaigrette.

mediterranean Quinoa Salad with Chicken and citrus vinaigrette

Want to hear something weird? I used to hate olives. Like really hate them. But I’ve started to like them in the last year or so. I’ve just sort of accidentally eaten them (or probably was just too lazy to pick them off of something) and realized I’m liking them more and more.

So it turns out that thing I always tell my kids about our taste buds always changing is true! It pays to be open to exploring new tastes and foods.

This quinoa salad with chicken makes a great meal prep lunch. I made this one day and ate it for lunch for the next 3 days. That’s a winner in my book!

Mediterranean Quinoa Salad with Chicken Recipe

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Mediterranean Quinoa Salad with Chicken

mediterranean Quinoa Salad with Chicken and citrus vinaigrette

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This is quinoa salad with chicken makes a great meal prep lunch. It’s made with a light citrus vinaigrette and is loaded with vegetables!

  • Author: Maryea Flaherty | Happy Healthy Mama
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 0 minutes
  • Total Time: 15 minutes
  • Yield: 6 servings 1x
  • Category: recipes
  • Method: cooking
  • Cuisine: Mediterranean

Ingredients

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For the Vinaigrette

  • 1/4 cup fresh orange juice
  • 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon honey

For the Salad

  • 3 cups cooked quinoa
  • 1 large English cucumber, diced
  • 1 cup halved grape tomatoes
  • 3/4 cup pitted, sliced olives
  • 1 cup feta cheese
  • 2 cups cooked shredded chicken
  • salt and pepper

Instructions

  1. Whisk together the orange juice, olive oil, apple cider vinegar, and honey in a bowl. Set aside.
  2. In a large bowl, place all of the salad ingredients. Top with salt and pepper and gently mix together.
  3. Drizzle the dressing on top and gently toss to combine. Enjoy!

Nutrition

  • Calories: 380
  • Sugar: 6.2 grams
  • Fat: 19.9 grams
  • Saturated Fat: 6 grams
  • Carbohydrates: 27.9 grams
  • Fiber: 3.6 grams
  • Protein: 23.1 grams

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Another healthy lunch idea I think you’ll love is this Curried Tuna and Tomato Salad!

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  1. happy wheels says

    December 1, 2019 at 10:57 am

    I think that would work!

    ★★★★★

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  2. 192.168.0.1 says

    April 9, 2019 at 12:44 am

    It’s a great meal prep lunch

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