Pesto Quinoa Salad

This Pesto Quinoa Salad is a high-protein quinoa salad with chicken, veggies, and a bright homemade pesto dressing, perfect for meal prep.

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Course: Lunch, Main Course, Salad

Cuisine: American, Mediterranean

Prep Time: 15

Cook Time: 15

Total Time: 30

Servings:

Calories: 468kcal

Author: Lindsey

Cook the quinoa according to package directions and let it cool slightly.
1 cup quinoa
While the quinoa cooks, chop the chicken, halve the tomatoes, and dice the zucchini and roasted red peppers.
3 cups chicken breast, 2 cups cherry tomatoes, 1 zucchini, 12 ounces roasted red peppers
Whisk together the pesto, lemon juice, red wine vinegar, olive oil, and honey in a small bowl.
1/3 cup pesto, juice from 1 lemon, 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar, 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil, 1 teaspoon honey
In a large bowl, combine the quinoa, chicken, tomatoes, zucchini, parmesan, and roasted red peppers.
1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese
Pour the dressing over the top and toss to coat. Taste and adjust to personal preference with salt and pepper.