Balsamic Bliss Salad

Ingredients

• 1 cup uncooked quinoa
• 2 cups hot water
• 1 lb (450 g) boneless, skinless chicken breasts
• 2 tsp Marinara Sauce Mix
• 2 cups cherry tomatoes
• ¹⁄₂ English cucumber
• ¹⁄₄ small red onion
• ¹⁄₂ tbsp Balsamic Vinaigrette Dressing Mix
• 3 tbsp olive oil
• 1 tbsp balsamic vinegar
• 4 cups mixed greens
• ¹⁄₄ cup cubed feta cheese

Preparation

1. Rinse quinoa; place in Multipurpose Steamer and stir in hot water. Microwave on high, uncovered, until tender and water has been absorbed, 12–15 min.
2. Meanwhile, slice chicken into bite-size pieces; sprinkle with sauce mix. Set aside.
3. Slice tomatoes in half and cube cucumber. Thinly slice onion.
4. In a Cruet, combine dressing mix with olive oil and vinegar. Shake to mix.
5. Remove quinoa from microwave; divide into four bowls.
6. In the same steamer (don’t wash), add chicken; cover and microwave for 3-5 min.
7. Top quinoa with chicken, veggies, greens, and cheese. Drizzle with dressing and serve.