Quinoa Chicken Salad

recipe

Ingredients

Olive oil 2 tbs

Olive oil (extra virgin) 1 tbs

Quinoa (rinsed) 1 cup

Salt 1 tsp or to taste

Black pepper (crushed) 1 tsp

Dried oregano 1 tsp

Cumin powder ½ tsp

Paprika powder 1 tsp

Lemon juice 2 tbs

Chicken (boneless cubes) 250g

Yoghurt 250g

Garlic (crushed) 1 tsp

Fresh coriander (chopped) 2 tbs

Mint leaves (chopped) 1 tbs

Cucumber (grated and squeezed) 1

Mustard paste ½ tbs

Apple cider vinegar 1 tbs

Dried basil ½ tsp

Cucumber (cubes) 1 cup

Black olives (sliced) ¼ cup

Tomatoes (cubes) 3 medium

Onion (cubes) 1 medium

Feta cheese (crumbled) ¼ cup

Directions

* In a pot, add olive oil, quinoa and sauté for a minute.

* Add water, salt, black pepper crushed, mix well and bring it to boil, cover partially on medium flame and cook until water is absorbed (10-12 minutes).

* Let it cool.

* In a bowl, add dried oregano, cumin powder, salt, paprika powder, black pepper crushed, lemon juice and mix well.

* Add chicken and mix well, cover and marinate for 15 minutes.

* In a frying pan, add olive oil and cook marinated chicken until golden brown and set aside.

* In a bowl, add yoghurt, garlic, black pepper crushed, salt, lemon juice, fresh coriander, mint leaves, cucumber (squeeze out excess water) and mix well. Tzatziki sauce is ready!

* In a bowl, add mustard paste, olive oil, lemon juice, apple cider vinegar, black pepper crushed, salt, dried oregano, dried basil and mix well.

* Add cucumber, black olives, tomatoes, onion and mix well.

* Add feta cheese and give it a good mix.

* On a serving dish, add quinoa, Greek salad, prepared chicken and tzatziki sauce.

* Garnish with fresh coriander and serve!

Courtesy: Food Fusion Recipe by Seema Hanif