Ingredients
2 large handfuls mixed greens
1/4 cup quinoa, will cook to 1/2 cup
few strips of sliced, baked chicken
about 6 kalamata olives
spoonful of banana peppers*
roughly 5 artichokes from a can
balsamic or italian dressing both taste great in this salad
Instructions
It’s great to already have some baked chicken on hand to make this salad easy to make during the week, but if not, baking chicken takes about 30 minutes in the oven. Do this before you make your salad.
Next, cook your quinoa. Add 1/4 cup quinoa (more if you want to store for later) to a pot on the stove. Cover it with water about 1 inch.
Add some salt and bring to a boil.
Once boiling, lower heat to a simmer. Simmer for about 15 minutes, or until it is fluffy with a fork.
Add remaining ingredients to a salad bowl.
Don’t forget your cooked quinoa and chicken.
Drizzle with some balsamic or Italian dressing and enjoy!
Notes
*Try to look for banana peppers with no food coloring, if possible. I have found some at Whole Foods
- Prep Time: 5 min
- Cook Time: 20 min