Low Calorie-Nutrient Dense Chicken & Veggies Meal
Grilled Chicken Salad with Quinoa and Veggies
Ingredients:
100g grilled chicken breast (cooked and sliced)
1 cup mixed salad greens (spinach, arugula, lettuce, etc.)
1/4 cup cooked quinoa
1/2 cup cherry tomatoes (halved)
1/4 cucumber (sliced)
1/4 bell pepper (sliced)
1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
1 teaspoon olive oil
Salt and pepper to taste
Optional: fresh herbs (such as basil or parsley) for garnish
Instructions:
Prepare the grilled chicken breast by seasoning it with salt, pepper, and any preferred herbs or spices. Grill until fully cooked and slice into strips.
In a large bowl, combine the mixed salad greens, cooked quinoa, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, and bell pepper.
Add the grilled chicken breast strips on top of the salad.
In a small bowl, whisk together the balsamic vinegar, olive oil, salt, and pepper to make the dressing.
Drizzle the dressing over the salad and toss gently to coat all the ingredients.
Garnish with fresh herbs if desired.
Serve and enjoy your nutritious and protein-packed lunch!
Nutritional Information (approximate):
Grilled chicken breast: 120 calories, 25g protein
Mixed salad greens, quinoa, and vegetables: <100 calories
Balsamic vinegar and olive oil dressing: <80 calories
Total: <300 calories, 25-30 grams of protein