Chicken Pomegranate Salad

34g protein · 15 min · 477 kcal

This high-protein chicken pomegranate salad is made with quinoa, walnuts, feta and greens. It’s easy to make, hearty, and filled with sweet fruity flavours.

15 min4 servings477 kcal

Ingredients

  • 2 cups (300g) shredded chicken
  • 2 cups cooked quinoa
  • 4 cups (120g) baby spinach
  • 1/2 cup feta cheese, crumbled
  • 1/2 cup pomegranate seeds
  • 1/3 cup walnuts, roughly chopped
  • 1 cup fresh mint, roughly chopped
  • 1/3 cup currants or dried cranberries
  • 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
  • 3 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
  • 3 tablespoons lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
  • Salt + pepper, to taste

Instructions

  1. 1

    Roughly chop mint leaves and walnuts. Crumble the feta cheese.

  2. 2

    In a screw-top jar, combine olive oil, lemon juice, balsamic vinegar, dijon mustard, salt, and pepper. Shake the jar until the ingredients are emulsified.

  3. 3

    In a large bowl, combine spinach, shredded chicken, quinoa, walnuts, feta cheese, mint, currants, and pomegranate seeds. Poursome of the dressing over the salad and toss until well combined.

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