02/12/2025
Summer is here is and so are the salads!
One thing we need to make sure of though is;
a) Getting enough protein so we can feel strong, satisfied and power through our afternoon and avoid looking for chocolate at this time!
b) Getting enough fiber to keep us full for longer.
c) Getting enough healthy fats as they also help with nutrient absorption and satiety and blood sugar regulation.
This Nourishing Quinoa and Chicken Salad does the trick! Plus its quick n easy and can be the perfect leftover salad. No quinoa? No problem. Swap to brown rice, kumara, pumpkin or even an apple or strawberries add some extra fibre and taste great in a salad.
This keeps me going for 4-5 hours with no blood sugar crash. Just change the protein content depending on your activity levels and body mass. Higher body mass, higher protein.
Ingredients:
100-140g Cooked Shredded Chicken
0.5 cup [80g] Quinoa (Cooked)
2 cups of baby spinach (or chopped standard spinach)
10 tomato Cherry Tomatoes (Halves)
0.5 Avocado
2 tbsp, chopped Red Onions
0.5 medium Lemon (Juiced)
0.5 tbsp Olive Oil
1 clove Garlic (Minced)
1 dash Salt
1Tb dill or chopped parsley
Cook quinoa to package instructions.
Mix lemon, oil, garlic and salt together.
Mix quinoa with tomatoes, spinach, avocado, and onion, then top with shredded chicken seasoned with dill or parsley
Drizzle lemon dressing over chicken, toss and enjoy.
Let me know if you try it!
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