Salads
Poultry
Italian
Halal Friendly
Kosher Friendly
Balanced
Gluten-free friendly
Low carbohydrate
High protein
Vegan/Vegan friendly
Vegetarian
Spicy Pesto Salad

2

15 mins

Ingredients
  • 60g dried quinoa (or 1 x 185g pouch cooked quinoa)
  • 200g broccolini (tenderstem broccoli), chopped
  • 2 cooked chicken breasts (around 250g) or 4 cooked skinless chicken thighs, sliced (or 1 x 400g tin chickpeas, drained and rinsed, for vegan/vegetarian)
  • 1 little gem lettuce, sliced and torn
  • 100g spinach
  • 150g cherry tomatoes, quartered
  • 2 tbsp reduced-salt pesto (or vegan pesto)
  • 1 tbsp sriracha or hot sauce (or more if you like it spicy)
  • Juice of ½ lemon
  • 10g Parmesan, finely grated (optional) (or vegetarian hard cheese, or vegan Parmesan-style cheese)
Needed kitchenware
Instructions

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If using dried quinoa, rinse it, then simmer in plenty of water until tender (12–15 minutes), adding the broccolini for the last 3 minutes. Drain and leave to cool. If using a quinoa pouch, cook the broccolini in boiling water (3 minutes), then drain and cool.

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Mix the pesto, sriracha and lemon juice until smooth.

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Put the little gem, spinach, tomatoes, quinoa and broccolini in a large bowl. Add the dressing and toss well.

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Top with the chicken and a sprinkle of Parmesan (if using), and serve.

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Storage information

Keep the salad and dressing separately in the fridge for up to 2 days. Add the dressing just before eating. Not suitable for freezing.

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Tip

Lunchbox-friendly: Pack the dressing in a small pot and toss just before eating. Extra crunch: Add sliced cucumber or a few toasted pumpkin seeds.

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Quick and easy (<30 mins total)
Non-cook meals
Family-friendly
Beginner

Abbi

Head Chef

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