Quinoa, Chicken & Broccoli Salad with Roasted Lemon Dressing

Name: Quinoa, Chicken & Broccoli Salad with Roasted Lemon Dressing
Prep time: 35 min
Total time: 35 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1 (8 ounce) boneless, skinless chicken breast, trimmed; 4 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, divided; 0.125 teaspoon salt plus 1/4 teaspoon, divided; 2 small lemons, thinly sliced and seeded; 1 cup low-sodium chicken broth; 0.5 cup quinoa; 8 ounces broccoli with stems (about 1 medium head); 0.25 cup red-wine vinegar; 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard; 2 cups arugula; 0.75 cup chopped walnuts, toasted; 0.5 cup dried cranberries; 0.5 cup chopped fresh mint

Instructions

Prep:35min

Roasting lemons mellows their tartness and creates a layer of caramelized flavor that pairs well with the raw broccoli and savory quinoa in this healthy chicken dinner salad. Even better, the chicken and lemons roast on one sheet pan, making cleanup a breeze.

Updated at: Tue, 08 Jul 2025 00:49:03 GMT