Choose 4 Items Recipe
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Ingredients
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Base
Proteins
Vegetables
Dressings
Method
Preparation of Base
- 1
Rinse Quinoa
Start by rinsing 1 cup of quinoa under cold water in a fine mesh strainer to remove any bitterness.
- 2
Cook Quinoa
In a medium saucepan, combine the rinsed quinoa and 2 cups of water. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat, then reduce the heat to low and cover. Simmer for about 15 minutes, or until the quinoa is fluffy and the water is absorbed.
Cooking Proteins
- 3
Grill Chicken
Season 200 grams of chicken breast with salt and pepper. Grill on medium heat for about 6-7 minutes on each side, or until fully cooked. Let it rest for a few minutes, then slice it into strips.
- 4
Prepare Chickpeas
If using canned chickpeas, rinse and drain 1 cup of chickpeas. If using dried chickpeas, soak and cook them according to package instructions.
Chopping Vegetables
- 5
Chop Tomatoes
Halve 1 cup of cherry tomatoes and set aside.
- 6
Dice Cucumber
Dice 1 medium cucumber into small pieces.
- 7
Chop Bell Pepper
Dice 1 medium red bell pepper into small pieces.
Making Dressing
- 8
Combine Dressing Ingredients
In a small bowl, whisk together 3 tablespoons of olive oil, 2 tablespoons of lemon juice, 1 teaspoon of honey, 1 teaspoon of salt, and black pepper to taste.
Combining the Salad
- 9
Mix Ingredients
In a large bowl, combine the cooked quinoa, grilled chicken, chickpeas, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, and red bell pepper.
- 10
Add Dressing
Drizzle the dressing over the salad and toss gently to combine all ingredients.