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Quinoa is a delicious gluten-free substitute for burghul wheat that is traditionally used in tabouleh. Learn how to use it in this delicious quinoa chicken salad recipe.
Serves: 4
Ingredients
- 1 cup (200g) quinoa (see Notes)
- 1 bunch flat-leaf parsley, leaves picked, finely chopped
- 2 tbs finely chopped mint or coriander
- 8 cherry tomatoes, quartered
- 3 spring onions, thinly sliced
- 1/4 cup (60ml) extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tbs lemon juice
- 1 1/2 tsp paprika, plus extra to sprinkle
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- Pinch of cayenne
- 1 tsp caster sugar
- 100g low-fat thick Greek yoghurt
- 1 tbs olive oil
- 4 x 180g chicken breast fillets
Method
- Place the quinoa and 600ml water in a small saucepan over medium heat, then bring to a simmer. Cook for 10 minutes or until tender. Drain well and leave to cool.
- Add herbs, tomato and onion to quinoa and toss to combine. Combine oil, lemon juice, 1/2 tsp paprika, cumin, cayenne and sugar, then season.
- Place yoghurt in a bowl and drizzle over 2 tsp dressing, then sprinkle with some paprika. Toss salad in remaining dressing.
- Preheat grill to medium-high. Mix oil and remaining paprika, season, then brush over chicken. Grill for 7-8 minutes each side until cooked through. Serve sliced with salad and yoghurt.
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