2 servings
6 oz. chicken breast, cooked and sliced (serve cool or warm per preference)
4 cups spring salad mix
1⁄4 cup quinoa, cooked
2 oz. fresh mozzarella pearls
1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
Pinch of fresh or dried basil
Dressing:
1⁄2 tsp. garlic, minced
1⁄2 tsp. Dijon mustard
1⁄2 tsp. fresh lemon juice
2 Tbs. balsamic vinegar
2 Tbs. olive oil
Pinch of fresh or dried basil
1. Mix the dressing ingredients together in a container.
2. Place half the lettuce on each of two plates.
3. Layer half the chicken, cheese, tomatoes, quinoa and basil on each lettuce bed.
4. Drizzle the Dressing over the top.
5. Sprinkle basil on top.
6. For additional healthy fat, add a half an avocado or some unsalted almonds.
For additional protein, double the chicken portion. For extra carb, serve a half an apple on the side.