Jul 13 2026
RestaurantsMachine Shed RestaurantFarmer's Plated Lunch Recipe

Farmer's Plated Lunch Recipe

Time40m
Serves2

Served 11am-3pm, except Sundays. Please select only two items.

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Ingredients

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Main Ingredients

Dressing

Method

Preparation

  1. 1

    Cook the Quinoa

    Rinse 1 cup of quinoa under cold water. In a medium pot, combine quinoa with 2 cups of water and a pinch of salt. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes or until water is absorbed. Remove from heat and let it sit, covered, for 5 minutes before fluffing with a fork.

  2. 2

    Grill the Chicken

    Preheat the grill to medium-high heat. Season the chicken breasts with salt and pepper. Grill for 6-8 minutes on each side or until cooked through (internal temperature of 165°F/74°C). Let rest for 5 minutes before slicing.

  3. 3

    Prepare the Salad

    In a large bowl, combine mixed greens, halved cherry tomatoes, and sliced cucumber. Toss to mix the vegetables evenly.

Dressing

  1. 4

    Make the Dressing

    In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, balsamic vinegar, honey, salt, and black pepper until well combined.

Assembly

  1. 5

    Assemble the Plate

    On each plate, place a portion of quinoa, a generous serving of the salad, and top with sliced grilled chicken. Drizzle the dressing over the salad and sprinkle crumbled feta cheese on top.

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