Chicken, Quinoa, Guacamole, Cabbage, Tomato and Cucumber Salad is a Salads international recipe with 537 calories per serving, nutrition details, and step-by-step preparation guidance.
Calories
537 kcal
Total Time
20 min
Servings
1
Protein
54 g
About This Recipe
Chicken, Quinoa, Guacamole, Cabbage, Tomato and Cucumber Salad is a salads recipe with broad, cross-cultural appeal rather than roots in a single national cuisine. Dishes like this travel easily between kitchens and regions, picking up local ingredients and techniques along the way, which is why you will find so many variations built around cabbage, radish, and quinoa.
Like most enduring salads recipes, this one is less about a rigid formula and more about balance. The version on this page is written for 1 serving and lands at roughly 537 calories each, so you can see exactly how it fits your day before you start cooking.
Plan for about 20 minutes from start to finish. The steps below keep the method approachable for a home cook while staying close to the flavors that make Chicken, Quinoa, Guacamole, Cabbage, Tomato and Cucumber Salad worth coming back to.
Ingredients
Instructions
For this recipe you need cooked quinoa.
Cut the cabbage into strips and then slice the tomato, radish and cucumber.
Add salt and pepper to the chicken and grill. Preheat a grill over high heat.
Once heated, add the chicken and cook each side for 4 minutes over medium heat.
For the guacamole, peel the avocado and smash using a fork until obtaining a puree texture. Add salt and pepper, half the lemon juice and mix well.
If you want, you can mix all the vegetables and season with the remaining lemon juice, salt and pepper to taste.
Serve the chicken with the quinoa and vegetables.
Nutrition Snapshot
Forkd Score · Moderate
This recipe scores well for protein density and fiber density relative to its per-serving calories.
Calories
537
Protein
54g
Carbs
85.3g
Fat
35.2g
Fiber
9g
Micronutrients
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Vegetarian
No
Vegan
No
Gluten Free
Yes
Dairy Free
No
Allergens
Meal Prep and Storage
Chicken, Quinoa, Guacamole, Cabbage, Tomato and Cucumber Salad can usually be portioned into airtight containers and refrigerated for 2 to 4 days depending on the ingredients used.
Frequently Asked Questions
Chicken, Quinoa, Guacamole, Cabbage, Tomato and Cucumber Salad has about 537 calories per serving based on the current ingredient list and serving size on this page.
Chicken, Quinoa, Guacamole, Cabbage, Tomato and Cucumber Salad takes about 20 minutes from start to finish. That is roughly about 20 minutes of prep. Actual times vary with your equipment and how much you prep in advance.
Most ingredients in Chicken, Quinoa, Guacamole, Cabbage, Tomato and Cucumber Salad can be swapped for what you have on hand. Keep substitutions in the same role, trade one vegetable for another, one starch for another, or a protein for a similar protein, so cooking times and texture stay close. Larger swaps will shift the calories and macros shown on this page.
Chicken, Quinoa, Guacamole, Cabbage, Tomato and Cucumber Salad can usually be portioned into airtight containers and refrigerated for 2 to 4 days depending on the ingredients used. Let it cool before sealing, and keep it refrigerated rather than at room temperature.
Chicken, Quinoa, Guacamole, Cabbage, Tomato and Cucumber Salad is best enjoyed fresh and does not freeze well, since its texture changes once thawed. Keep it in the fridge and eat it within a day or two instead.
Chicken, Quinoa, Guacamole, Cabbage, Tomato and Cucumber Salad is usually served cold or at room temperature, so it rarely needs reheating. If you prefer it warm, heat it gently and briefly so it does not overcook.
Yes. Chicken, Quinoa, Guacamole, Cabbage, Tomato and Cucumber Salad is written for 1 serving, and you can multiply or divide every ingredient by the same factor to scale it. Keep the ratios identical and check for doneness rather than watching the clock, since cooking times change only slightly. The calories and macros above are per serving, so they stay the same when you scale evenly.
A large skillet, saucepan, or sheet pan works well for Chicken, Quinoa, Guacamole, Cabbage, Tomato and Cucumber Salad. Pick one big enough to hold the ingredients in a single layer so everything cooks evenly instead of steaming.
Chicken, Quinoa, Guacamole, Cabbage, Tomato and Cucumber Salad is ready when the chicken breast is fully cooked through, no pink in the center for meat, opaque and flaky for fish, and set for eggs. Checking the thickest part with a thermometer or a clean cut is the most reliable test.
No. Chicken, Quinoa, Guacamole, Cabbage, Tomato and Cucumber Salad is not vegetarian as written because it includes Chicken Breast.
Yes. Chicken, Quinoa, Guacamole, Cabbage, Tomato and Cucumber Salad is gluten-free as written, but always double-check packaged ingredients if cross-contact matters to you.
Yes. This recipe includes Tree Nut and Gluten. Always review ingredient labels if you are cooking for an allergy-sensitive household.
Chicken, Quinoa, Guacamole, Cabbage, Tomato and Cucumber Salad can usually be portioned into airtight containers and refrigerated for 2 to 4 days depending on the ingredients used.
Chicken, Quinoa, Guacamole, Cabbage, Tomato and Cucumber Salad already lands in a fairly high-protein range at about 54 grams per serving. To push it further, add a lean protein side or slightly increase the main protein portion.
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