Chicken Tuna Salad
Chicken tuna salad is rich in protein, fiber, and healthy fats! I made a dressing with Greek yogurt and fresh herbs to add some creaminess. Pumpkin and toasted sesame seeds are the best sources of fats and crunch, and quinoa is there for carbs. It is done in a blink of an eye and perfect for lunch on the go!
Equipment
- 1 grill pan
Ingredients
- 1 chicken breast
- 1 can tuna (in olive oil)
- 2 cups corn salad
- 1 cup cucumber (chopped)
- ½ cup spring onion (chopped)
- ½ cup quinoa (cooked)
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- salt and pepper (to taste)
- 1 tsp cayenne pepper
- 1 tsp curry
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- ¼ cup fresh mint (chopped)
- 1 tbsp pumpkin seeds
- 1 tbsp sesame seeds (toasted)
For the Dressing
- ½ cup Greek yogurt
- 2 tbsp lemon juice
- salt and pepper (to taste)
- 2 tsp dill
- 1 tsp garlic powder
Instructions
Grilling the Chicken
- Slice the chicken breasts into bite-size chunks before grilling. Season with salt, pepper, cayenne pepper, garlic powder, curry. Massage all the spices well and grill it over medium heat until crispy on the outside and soft inside. It takes about 3 minutes per side.
- Cooking the Quinoa
- Cook quinoa over medium heat in salty water in a 2:1 ratio, in favor of water. I simmer it for about 5 minutes, until it soaks up all the water, and leave it an additional 15 minutes covered in a pot.
- Making the Salad Dressing
- Mix Greek yogurt, lemon juice, salt, pepper, dill, and garlic powder. Mix to combine.
Assembling the Salad
- Wash all the veggies thoroughly: corn salad, cucumber, and spring onion. In a large bowl, add salad and chopped cucumbers and onions.
- Join quinoa, grilled chicken, and tuna. Chop a handful of mint very finely and sprinkle on top. Drizzle fresh lemon juice and olive oil, as well, and season it to your taste.
- Trickle the Greek yogurt dressing and mix it all up.
Notes
Storing Tips
Store the salad in an airtight container for up to 4 days in the fridge.
Recipe Alternations
Here are the ideas on what more to add to the salad:
- sweet corn
- cherry tomatoes
- iceberg salad/butter lettuce/cabbage/kale
- pickled vegetables
- beans
- avocado
- goat cheese
- pasta
- croutons
- crisped tortilla
- apples or grapes
- celery
- crispy bacon
- almonds or walnuts
- raisins or cranberries
- mustard
- vinegar
- sriracha
- honey
- jalapeños
- ginger
- orange