Quinoa salad with grilled chicken and avocado

**Introduction:**
When looking for a healthy and fitness dish, it is essential to find a recipe that balances protein, carbohydrates and healthy fats.This quinoa salad with grilled chicken and avocado offers just that!In addition to being rich in nutrients, it is a colorful and flavorful meal, perfect for invigorating lunch or a light dinner.

** Ingredients: **
- 1 cup of raw quinoa
- 2 cups of water
- 2 skinless chicken breasts
- 1 teaspoon of olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 mature large avocado, cut into cubes
- 1 medium cucumber, cut into cubes
- 1 red pepper, cut into cubes
- 1/2 purple onion, finely stung
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh coriander
- 1 lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon of extra virgin olive oil
- Lettuce or arugula leaves to serve (optional)

** Preparation: **

1. ** Cook the quinoa: **
- Wash the quinoa in running water to remove the saponin.
- In a medium pan, add quinoa and water.Bring to a boil, reduce the fire, cover and cook for about 15 minutes or until all the water is absorbed.
- Remove from heat and let stand for 5 minutes.Release with a fork and let cool.

2. ** Prepare the chicken: **
- Season the chicken breasts with salt and pepper.
- Heat a skillet with olive oil over medium heat.Put the chicken and cook on each side for 6-7 minutes or until they are very gold and completely cooked.
- Remove from the skillet, let it cool slightly and cut into slices or cubes.

3. ** Mount the salad: **
- In a large bowl, combine the cold quinoa, chicken, avocado, cucumber, pepper, purple onion and coriander.
- In a small bowl, mix lemon juice and extra virgin olive oil, salt and pepper to make the sauce.
- Pour the sauce over the salad and mix gently to combine all ingredients.

4. ** Serve: **
- If desired, serve the salad over a lettuce or arugula bed to add more vegetables to your meal.
- It can be served immediately or refrigerated before serving to intensify the flavors.

** NOTES: **
- Quinoa can be replaced by brown rice for a variation of revenue.
- Try adding other vegetables like cherry tomatoes or carrots for more colors and nutrients.

This recipe is not only delicious, but it is also full of ingredients that benefit health.Chicken provides an excellent source of lean protein, quinoa is rich in fiber and avocado offers healthy fats.It is the perfect balance for those looking for a conscious and tasty diet.Bon APPECITT!