Quinoa, Brown Rice and Chicken Salad

Name: Quinoa, Brown Rice and Chicken Salad
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 35 min
Cuisine: International
Ingredients: 1 chicken breasts; 60 g of quinoa (cooked); 60 g of brown rice (cooked); 30 g of yellow bell peppers; 30 g of red bell peppers; 30 g of celery; 30 g of carrots; 30 g of prosciutto; 1 tbsp of olive oil; 1 tsp of lemon juice; salt; pepper; 1 pinch of paprika (or cumin)

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This hearty salad combines quinoa, rice, grilled chicken and vegetables. 🥗 It's a healthy meal that's ideal for meal prep. The dressing is served on the side.

Total time: 35 min
Prep: 20 min
Cook: 15 min
Difficulty: Easy
Per person: €3.20

By the CookinBreak team

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Nutrition facts

per serving · estimate

460kcal

Protein35 g33%
Carbs42 g40%
Fat13 g28%
Fiber7 g

Share of each nutrient in the calories of one serving.

Good to know

Chef's tip

💧 For even more tender chicken, marinate it 30 minutes in a mixture of lemon, olive oil, garlic and herbs before cooking! It will make it ultra flavorful and tender 🤩🔥

Freezing : Can you freeze this recipe?

Yes

Cooked chicken, quinoa and rice freeze well, up to 3 months in zip bags. Raw bell peppers soften after thawing.

Storage : How long does it keep?

Keeps 3 to 4 days max in an airtight container in the fridge.

Making ahead : Can you make it the day before?

Yes

All the cooked and cut ingredients can be prepared the day before. Final assembly just before serving.

Reheating : How do you reheat it?

Not applicable. Salad to be eaten cold or at room temperature. Reheating damages the texture of the raw vegetables.

Variations

Serve warm or at room temperature.
Add a pinch of cumin in place of the paprika.
Make several portions for meal prep.

Mistakes to avoid

Serving the grains piping hot: let the quinoa and rice cool slightly.
Overcooking the chicken: allow 6 to 8 minutes per side.
Cutting the vegetables too big: cut the bell peppers, celery and carrot into small dice.

Frequently asked questions

How do you make a quinoa and brown rice salad?

Cook the quinoa and brown rice separately, let them cool slightly, mix them with the small diced bell peppers, celery and carrot, season with olive oil, lemon, salt and pepper, then add the chicken.

How do you cook the chicken breast?

Season the breast with salt, pepper and a drizzle of oil, then cook it 6 to 8 minutes per side in a hot skillet or on a grill, before slicing it.

Is the salad eaten warm or cold?

Either: serve it warm or at room temperature, with the sliced chicken on top. It's a complete meal, ideal for preparing portions ahead of time.

Which vegetables go in the salad?

It contains 30 g of yellow bell peppers, 30 g of red bell peppers, 30 g of celery and 30 g of carrots in small dice, plus 30 g of prosciutto for a salty touch.