Balsamic Bliss Salad

20 min

4 servings

Ingredients

  • 1 cup uncooked quinoa
  • 2 cups hot water
  • 1 lb (450 g) boneless, skinless chicken breasts
  • 2 tsp Marinara Sauce Mix
  • 2 cups cherry tomatoes
  • 1⁄2 English cucumber
  • 1⁄4 small red onion
  • 1⁄2 tbsp Balsamic Vinaigrette Dressing Mix
  • 3 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tbsp balsamic vinegar
  • 4 cups mixed greens
  • 1⁄4 cup cubed feta cheese

Preparation

  • Rinse quinoa; place in Multipurpose Steamer and stir in hot water. Microwave on high, uncovered, until tender and water has been absorbed, 12–15 min.
  • Meanwhile, slice chicken into bite-size pieces; sprinkle with sauce mix. Set aside.
  • Slice tomatoes in half and cube cucumber. Thinly slice onion.
  • In a Cruet, combine dressing mix with olive oil and vinegar. Shake to mix.
  • Remove quinoa from microwave; divide into four bowls.
  • In the same steamer (don’t wash), add chicken; cover and microwave for 3-5 min.
  • Top quinoa with chicken, veggies, greens, and cheese. Drizzle with dressing and serve.

Nutritional Information

Per serving: Calories 460, Fat 18 g (Saturated 4 g, 0 0 g), Cholesterol 105 mg, Sodium 290 mg, Carbohydrate 29 g (Fiber 5 g, Sugars 6 g), Protein 43 g.

Tips

Make it vegetarian by swapping chicken for 4 cups of chickpeas or black beans.

Take it to go! In a mason jar, layer dressing first, then grains, protein, and veggies.

Tips

Make it vegetarian by swapping chicken for 4 cups of chickpeas or black beans.

Take it to go! In a mason jar, layer dressing first, then grains, protein, and veggies.