Grilled Chicken, Zucchini, and Quinoa Salad

By Alqualonde

It’s a simple salad made with some quick grilled chicken, zucchini, quinoa, mint, chives, and spinach with a simple vinaigrette. Perfect for a hearty lunch or dinner.

Ingredients

• 1/2 lb. chicken breast
• 1 zucchini, sliced lengthswise
• 1/2 tbsp. olive oil
• Salt and pepper
• 1/2 cup cooked quinoa
• 1 tbsp. olive oil
• 1 tbsp. whole grain mustard
• 1 tbsp. honey
• 1 tbsp. cilantro, diced
• 1 tbsp. mint, diced
• 1 tbsp. chives, diced
• 4 cups spinach

Preparation

Step 1

1. Preheat a grill or grill pan over medium heat. Rub the chicken breat with 1/4 tbsp. olive oil and season liberally with salt and pepper. Toss the zuchinni with 1/4 tbsp. olive oil and season with salt and pepper. Grill the chicken and zucchini for 4-5 minutes on each side or until cooked through.
Chop into bite sized pieces.

2. Whisk together the olive oil, mustard, honey, cilantro, mint, and chives.

3. Toss together the chicken, zucchini, quinoa, dressing, and spinach.