The dressing on this bowl is a green goddess 2.0, with matcha adding an earthy undertone to the whole dish. Ceremonial is the highest grade of matcha and is made for drinking from the youngest tea leaves. Culinary matcha is still high-quality but has a more robust flavor, allowing it to shine through when combined with other ingredients. This recipe is from Michaela Skloven of Homegrown.
Recipe information
Yield
4 servings
Ingredients
Quinoa and Chicken
½
2
2
Dressing and Assembly
1
2
2
1½
½
2
1½
½
¼
12
2
4
2
1⅓
Preparation
Quinoa and Chicken
Step 1
Bring a small pot of water to a boil. Add quinoa, return to a boil, and cook until tender, 15–20 minutes. Drain, return quinoa to warm pot, and fluff with a fork to release some of the steam. Season with salt; cover to keep warm until ready to serve.
Step 2
Meanwhile, prepare a grill for medium-high heat. (Or heat a cast-iron grill pan or medium skillet over medium-high.) Rub chicken on all sides with oil and season with salt and pepper. Grill (or sear) chicken, turning halfway through, until just cooked through, 12–15 minutes. Transfer chicken to a cutting board and let rest 5 minutes, then cut into ½" pieces.
Dressing and Assembly
Step 3
Purée mayonnaise, lime juice, matcha, mustard, agave, garlic, and 1½ tsp. salt in a food processor until smooth. Add basil and parsley and pulse until incorporated.
Step 4
Toss quinoa, chicken, greens, tomatoes, and cucumbers in a large bowl to combine. Add ½ cup dressing and toss to coat; season with salt.
Step 5
Divide salad among bowls and top with avocado and feta. Serve remaining dressing alongside.
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Back to TopThis was good, healthy and simple. My only revision is the amount of salt in the dressing. I poured out 1 1/2 tsp into a bowl and realized that it would be way too much so I used half of it. It was still really salty, and I normally love salt.
Anonymous
Indianapolis
2/11/2019