LTF DTox: Mediterranean Chicken Quinoa Salad

Make this Mediterranean quinoa salad on the healthier side for your LTF D.TOX plan with leftover chicken, olives fresh parsley, and chives.

• Preparation Time: 20 mins
• Cooking Time: 20 mins
• Total Time: 40 mins
• Calories: 373 Calories

Ingredients

• ½ teaspoon salt
• 2 cups water
• ¼ cup chopped fresh parsley
• ¼ cup olive oil
• 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
• ⅓ cup fresh lemon juice
• ¼ cup chopped fresh chives
• 1 large green bell pepper, diced
• 1 large red onion, diced
• 1 cup uncooked quinoa
• ½ cup chopped kalamata olives
• 1 clove garlic, diced
• 2 large cooked chicken breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Combine water and garlic in a pot over high heat. Bring to a boil. Stir in quinoa; reduce heat to medium-low. Cover and simmer until quinoa is tender and water has been absorbed, 15 to 20 minutes.

Step 2

Scrape quinoa into a large bowl. Stir in chicken, green bell pepper, red onion, olives, parsley, chives, and salt.

Step 3

Mix lemon juice, olive oil, and vinegar together in a separate bowl. Drizzle dressing over the quinoa mixture; stir until salad is evenly mixed.