Ensaladas

Ensalada de Quinoa y Pollo a la Parrilla

Grilled chicken over fluffy quinoa with roasted pepper, corn, and chimichurri vinaigrette โ€” a modern Argentine protein salad with 40g protein and under 400 calories.

๐Ÿ“…December 31, 2025
15mPrep
20mCook
4Servings
โญ 4.7Rating
Ensalada de Quinoa y Pollo a la Parrilla๐Ÿ—

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

Protein 41%Fat 28%Carbs 31%
390kcalCalories
40gProtein
12gFat
30gCarbs
5gFiber

Ingredients

  • 600 gchicken breasts
  • 300 gquinoa, cooked
  • 200 groasted red peppers, sliced
  • 150 gcorn kernels (fresh or canned)
  • 150 gcherry tomatoes, halved
  • 20 gfresh flat-leaf parsley, chopped
  • 20 mlred wine vinegar
  • 25 mlolive oil
  • 3 gdried oregano
  • 1 clovegarlic clove, minced
  • 1 to tastesalt and black pepper

Instructions

  1. Whisk olive oil, red wine vinegar, garlic, oregano, salt, and pepper into a chimichurri-style vinaigrette.
  2. Season chicken breasts and grill on a hot griddle 5โ€“6 min per side until cooked through. Rest 5 min; slice.
  3. Combine quinoa, roasted peppers, corn, and cherry tomatoes in a large bowl.
  4. Toss with two-thirds of the vinaigrette and parsley.
  5. Divide into bowls, top with sliced chicken, and drizzle remaining vinaigrette.

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