Quinoa and Black Bean Salad with Grilled Chicken
A hearty and nutritious salad featuring protein-rich quinoa, black beans, and grilled chicken, topped with fresh vegetables and a zesty lime dressing.
Quinoa and Black Bean Salad with Grilled Chicken is a lunch recipe ready in about 35 minutes. Each serving has approximately 631 kcal, 39g protein, 79g carbs, 17g fat. It fits a high-protein diet.
Rinse quinoa under cold water and cook it according to package instructions.
While quinoa cooks, grill the chicken breast until cooked through, then slice it.
In a large bowl, combine cooked quinoa, black beans, halved cherry tomatoes, diced cucumber, and sliced grilled chicken.
In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, lime juice, chopped cilantro, salt, and pepper.
Pour the dressing over the salad and toss to combine before serving.