Description
A nutritious and flavorful salad loaded with protein, perfect for meal prep.
Ingredients
- 2 cups cooked quinoa (cooked in chicken broth)
- 1.5 cups cooked shredded chicken (e.g., rotisserie)
- 1 cup chopped cucumber
- 15 oz can chickpeas (drained and extra shells removed)
- ¼ cup chopped fresh parsley
- 2 tbsp fresh mint (chopped)
- ½ cup diced red onion
- ½ cup crumbled feta
- ½ cup shelled pistachios
- ⅓ cup extra virgin olive oil
- 2 cloves minced garlic
- Juice from 1 lemon
- 1 tsp Dijon mustard
- 1 tsp maple syrup
- ½ tsp salt
- ¼ tsp pepper
Instructions
- In a bowl, combine the dressing ingredients: extra virgin olive oil, minced garlic, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, maple syrup, salt, and pepper. Whisk until well mixed and set aside.
- In a large bowl, combine all salad ingredients: quinoa, shredded chicken, cucumber, chickpeas, parsley, mint, red onion, feta, and pistachios.
- Pour the prepared dressing over the salad mix and toss well to ensure even coating.
- Taste and season with additional salt and pepper if desired.
- Serve immediately or store in an airtight container for meal prep. The flavors will meld beautifully after a few hours in the fridge.
Notes
For meal prep, store the dressing separately to keep the salad fresh. Adjust the ingredient ratios based on personal preferences.
