How many calories are in Quinoa Salad with Chicken, Leek and Tomato?
Quinoa Salad with Chicken, Leek and Tomato has about 566 calories per serving based on the current ingredient list and serving size on this page.
Quinoa Salad with Chicken, Leek and Tomato is a Salads international recipe with 566 calories per serving, nutrition details, and step-by-step preparation guidance.
Calories
566 kcal
Total Time
25 min
Servings
1
Protein
64 g
About This Recipe
Quinoa Salad with Chicken, Leek and Tomato 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 chicken breast, quinoa, and leek.
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 566 calories each, so you can see exactly how it fits your day before you start cooking.
Plan for about 25 minutes from start to finish. The steps below keep the method approachable for a home cook while staying close to the flavors that make Quinoa Salad with Chicken, Leek and Tomato worth coming back to.
Ingredients
Instructions
For this recipe you need cooked quinoa.
Heat half of the oil in a pan over high heat. Cut the chicken into bites and slice the leek.
Once heated, add the chicken with the leek, salt and pepper to taste. Cook for 3-4 minutes over medium heat and stir occasionally.
Then lower the heat, cover and continue cooking until well done. Set aside.
Meanwhile, cut the tomato into small pieces.
Mix the quinoa with the chicken, tomato and leek on a plate.
Season with the remaining oil, lemon juice, salt and pepper to taste.
Nutrition Snapshot
Forkd Score · Strong
This recipe scores well for protein density and fiber density relative to its per-serving calories.
Calories
566
Protein
64g
Carbs
134.4g
Fat
24.5g
Fiber
17.1g
Micronutrients
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Vegetarian
No
Vegan
No
Gluten Free
Yes
Dairy Free
No
Allergens
Meal Prep and Storage
Quinoa Salad with Chicken, Leek and Tomato can usually be portioned into airtight containers and refrigerated for 2 to 4 days depending on the ingredients used.
Frequently Asked Questions
Quinoa Salad with Chicken, Leek and Tomato has about 566 calories per serving based on the current ingredient list and serving size on this page.
Quinoa Salad with Chicken, Leek and Tomato takes about 25 minutes from start to finish. That is roughly about 25 minutes of prep. Actual times vary with your equipment and how much you prep in advance.
Most ingredients in Quinoa Salad with Chicken, Leek and Tomato 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.
Quinoa Salad with Chicken, Leek and Tomato 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.
Quinoa Salad with Chicken, Leek and Tomato 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.
Quinoa Salad with Chicken, Leek and Tomato 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. Quinoa Salad with Chicken, Leek and Tomato 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 Quinoa Salad with Chicken, Leek and Tomato. Pick one big enough to hold the ingredients in a single layer so everything cooks evenly instead of steaming.
Quinoa Salad with Chicken, Leek and Tomato 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. Quinoa Salad with Chicken, Leek and Tomato is not vegetarian as written because it includes Chicken Breast.
Yes. Quinoa Salad with Chicken, Leek and Tomato 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.
Quinoa Salad with Chicken, Leek and Tomato can usually be portioned into airtight containers and refrigerated for 2 to 4 days depending on the ingredients used.
Quinoa Salad with Chicken, Leek and Tomato already lands in a fairly high-protein range at about 64 grams per serving. To push it further, add a lean protein side or slightly increase the main protein portion.
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