Grilled chicken and quinoa salad

This one-man salad is a simple way to use leftover quinoa and grilled chicken. It can easily be thrown together in a matter of minutes to give you a satisfying meal for around 400 calories and 36 grams of protein.

Nutrition (per serving)

Calories: 405; Total Fat: 12 grams; Saturated Fat: 2 grams; Protein: 36 grams; Carbohydrates: 40 grams; Sugars: 14 grams; Fiber: 7 grams; Cholesterol: 72 milligrams; Sodium: 342 milligrams 

Recipe courtesy Frances Largeman-Roth, R.D.N.

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Ingredients 

2 cups baby spinach

1/2 cup cooked quinoa

1/2 cup diced fresh mango

1 Tbsp sunflower seeds

1 tsp dried blueberries (optional)

3 oz grilled chicken, sliced

1 Tbsp balsamic vinaigrette

How to make it 

Place the spinach in a bowl and top with quinoa, mango, sunflower seeds, and dried blueberries. 

Arrange grilled chicken on top and drizzle vinaigrette over the salad. 

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Article source here:Men’s Fitness