Grilled Chicken Quinoa Salad With Avocado

Ingredients

• 1/4 cup fresh or bottled lemon juice
• 3/4 teaspoon fresh basil
• 1 avocado, cut into chunks
• 1/4 cup olive oil (divided)
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon ground black pepper (divided)
• 1 small boneless, skinless chicken breast (about 1 lb)
• 1/2 large red bell pepper
• 1 medium onion, chopped
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 3 cups water
• 1 1/2 teaspoons sodium-free chicken bouillon
• 1 1/2 cups red quinoa (uncooked/dry)

Method

1. 1 Heat grill. Mix lemon juice, basil, and 1/2 tsp black pepper; drizzle over avocado chunks and toss. Set aside.
2. 2 Cut chicken breasts in half. Mix remaining olive oil, salt, and pepper; brush on chicken and bell pepper. Grill until done.
3. 3 While grilling, heat remaining oil in a pan. Sauté onion and garlic until tender. Add water, bouillon, and quinoa.
4. 4 Bring to boil, cover, reduce heat, and simmer until liquid is absorbed and quinoa is cooked, about 15-20 minutes.
5. 5 Slice grilled pepper. Combine quinoa, chicken, pepper, and avocado in a bowl. Toss gently and serve.