Chicken Quinoa Salad with Miso Dressing

Name: Chicken Quinoa Salad with Miso Dressing
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Asian-inspired
Ingredients: 1 lb chicken breast, thinly sliced; salt, to taste; black pepper, to taste; 2 tbsp miso paste; 1 tbsp garlic paste; 1 tbsp ginger paste; 2 tbsp rice wine vinegar; 1/4 cup soy sauce; 1 tbsp honey; 1 tsp chili garlic oil; 1 tsp sesame oil; 1 tbsp lime juice; 1/2 tsp garlic salt; 1/4 cup water; 1 large cucumber, finely chopped; 1 pint cherry tomatoes, chopped; 2 carrots, shredded; 1 bunch green onions, sliced; 1/2 cup cilantro, chopped; 1 cup quinoa, cooked

This chicken quinoa salad layers tender sliced chicken, fluffy quinoa, and fresh vegetables with a savory-sweet miso dressing, designed for easy meal prep in mason jars without lettuce.

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Total

25 min

Servings

4

Difficulty

Easy

Est. Cost

$35–$58

Recipe Source

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Ingredients

1 lb chicken breast, thinly sliced
salt, to taste
black pepper, to taste
2 tbsp miso paste
1 tbsp garlic paste
1 tbsp ginger paste
2 tbsp rice wine vinegar
1/4 cup soy sauce
1 tbsp honey
1 tsp chili garlic oil
1 tsp sesame oil
1 tbsp lime juice
1/2 tsp garlic salt
1/4 cup water
1 large cucumber, finely chopped
1 pint cherry tomatoes, chopped
2 carrots, shredded
1 bunch green onions, sliced
1/2 cup cilantro, chopped
1 cup quinoa, cooked

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Instructions

1
Season the thinly sliced chicken breast with salt and pepper.
2
Cook the chicken in a hot pan until golden brown and cooked through on both sides.
3
Remove the chicken from the pan and set aside to rest. Cover it to keep it warm and juicy.
4
While the chicken rests, prepare the dressing. In a measuring cup or bowl, combine miso paste, garlic paste, ginger paste, rice wine vinegar, soy sauce, honey, chili garlic oil, sesame oil, lime juice, and garlic salt.
5
Whisk the dressing ingredients until well combined. Add water and whisk again to thin the dressing to your desired consistency.
6
Once rested, dice the cooked chicken into bite-sized pieces.
7
To assemble the salad jars for meal prep, start by pouring a layer of the miso dressing into the bottom of each jar.
8
Layer the remaining ingredients in the following order: chopped cucumber, chopped tomatoes, shredded carrots, sliced green onions, chopped cilantro, diced chicken, and finally, the cooked quinoa on top.
9
Seal the jars and store in the refrigerator. When ready to eat, shake the jar to distribute the dressing and pour into a bowl.

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Tips & Notes

Pro tips

Slice chicken breast thinly against the grain for maximum tenderness and faster, even cooking.
Whisk the miso dressing until miso paste is fully dissolved to avoid grainy texture.
Layer in mason jars with dressing first to prevent vegetables and chicken from absorbing excess liquid before eating.
Cook quinoa until fluffy and cooled completely before assembling to prevent warm salad from wilting fresh vegetables.

Substitutions

Soy sauce → tamari (for gluten-free option)
Rice wine vinegar → apple cider vinegar or white vinegar (similar acidity)
Honey → maple syrup or agave (1:1 ratio for sweetness balance)
Chili garlic oil → sriracha or red pepper flakes mixed into oil (adjust to taste preference)

Storage & make-ahead

Store assembled mason jars refrigerated for up to 4 days; shake well before serving to redistribute dressing.

Equipment

mason jars (optional, for meal prep) · food thermometer (for checking chicken doneness)

Common Questions

Can I make this salad ahead of time?

Yes, layer the salad in mason jars with the miso dressing on the bottom, followed by quinoa, vegetables, and chicken on top. It keeps refrigerated for 3-4 days.