Greek Chicken and Quinoa Salad
A fresh and balanced Mediterranean salad combining spicy grilled chicken with the mildness of quinoa. Generous with feta, black olives, and fresh mint, it is finished with a drizzle of olive oil and lemon for a light and flavorful culinary experience.
🛒 Ingredients
4 servings
- 1 1/4 cups quinoa
- 2 tbsp butter
- 1 red chili, minced
- 1 garlic clove, finely minced
- 14 oz chicken breast
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- Handful of black olives
- 1 red onion, chopped
- 3.5 oz feta cheese
- Fresh mint, chopped
- Juice of 1/2 lemon
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- 1
Cook the quinoa according to package instructions, then rinse with cold water and drain well.
- 2
Meanwhile, mix the butter, chili, and garlic to form a spicy paste. Coat the chicken breasts with 2 tsp of olive oil and the seasoning. Cook in a hot grill pan for 3-4 minutes on each side until fully cooked. Transfer to a plate, add the spicy paste, and let it melt.
- 3
Place the olives, onion, feta, and mint in a bowl. Add the cooked quinoa. Pour in the remaining olive oil and lemon juice, and season well.
- 4
Serve the salad with the chicken breasts on top, drizzled with the melted butter cooking juices.
💡 Chef's Tip
For more flavor, prepare the spicy butter paste a few hours in advance. You can also use store-bought rotisserie chicken to save time. For a vegetarian version, replace the chicken with chickpeas or tofu.
