
Zesty Lime Rotisserie Chicken And Quinoa Salad
This refreshing yet substantial salad combines shredded rotisserie chicken with fluffy quinoa and fresh vegetables for a perfect, protein-packed lunch.
⏱ 15 min prep · 0 min cookServes 2640 cal · 52g proteinhigh proteingluten freedairy free
Ingredients
- 400 g rotisserie chicken
- 1.5 cup quinoa
- 1 count cucumber
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes
- 1 count red bell pepper
- 0.5 bunch cilantro
- 3 tbsp olive oil
- 1 count lime
- 1 pinch salt
- 1 pinch black pepper
Instructions
- 1
Prepare quinoa according to package directions and allow it to cool completely.
- 2
Shred the rotisserie chicken into bite-sized pieces.
- 3
Dice the cucumber and red bell pepper, and halve the cherry tomatoes.
- 4
In a large bowl, whisk together olive oil, the juice of one lime, salt, and black pepper to create the dressing.
- 5
Combine the chicken, cooled quinoa, and vegetables in the bowl, tossing thoroughly with the dressing and chopped cilantro.
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