Chicken & Rainbow Quinoa Salad

by Maia Bengochea

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Low Sodium

High Protein

Mediterranean Diet

Soy Free

Gluten Free

This healthy kale salad comes piled high with roasted garam masala-spiced butternut squash, dried cranberries, nutty quinoa, sliced toasted almonds, and roasted chicken breast. A creamy honey-balsamic dressing with sweet caramelized onions ties the whole bowl together. It’s a super power salad that will boost your energy with every bite!

Nutritional facts

Protein

43g

Carbs

104g

Calories

900

Fat

37g

Ingredients

Extra Virgin Olive OilRed OnionAlmondsRosemaryButternut SquashGaram MasalaGarlicHoneyKosher SaltBalsamic VinegarKaleTri-color QuinoaOrange JuiceGingerChicken BreastDried Cranberries

Reviews

4.4

Based on 1411 reviews

Enjoy this salad. Ever thought about switching the protein for tofu? I think it would be a delicious alternative

Michael Culver · 03/13/25

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About Maia Bengochea

MAIA is a Food Scientist who integrates the chemistry, microbiology and physics in each meal she creates, elevating the sensorial experience in every bite. Born in Buenos Aires, Argentina, she has cooked since she was a kid and has worked as a private chef and on cooking shows. Actually, as a Food & Lifestyle Influencer @maiacocina, she combines travel, nature, ingredients and other cultures around the world, all coming together in each recipe she shares with her Community.

The colors of her meals, using edible flowers and freshly harvested vegetables from the garden, is MAIA’s signature that makes her cooking style unique. She takes into account a great variety of ingredients selected carefully and for different diets, bringing a creative perspective that includes everyone’s taste and preferences. From Patagonia to Mendoza or Buenos Aires and all across Argentina, MAIA shares a bit of her country in every meal she designs that will boost your senses.