Description
A healthy high-protein dinner perfect for summer.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb grilled chicken breast
- 2 cups quinoa
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 cucumber, diced
- 1/4 cup feta cheese, crumbled
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 2 tbsp lemon juice
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Grill the chicken breast until fully cooked.
- Cook quinoa according to package instructions.
- In a large bowl, combine cherry tomatoes, cucumber, and feta cheese.
- In a separate bowl, whisk olive oil, lemon juice, salt, and pepper.
- Slice the grilled chicken and add it to the vegetable mixture.
- Add cooked quinoa and dressing to the bowl and toss gently.
- Serve immediately or chill in the refrigerator.
Notes
- Can substitute chicken with tofu for a vegetarian option.
- Great for meal prep, lasts up to 3 days in the fridge.
- Add herbs like parsley or basil for extra flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Grilling and mixing
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: High-Protein Summer Dinner Recipe