Warm Quinoa and Goat Cheese Salad with Chicken
A quick, vibrant lunch pairing tender chicken breast and creamy goat cheese with nutrient-dense quinoa and fresh baby spinach. Warm, savory, and perfectly portioned to keep you satisfied all afternoon.
Prep
10 min
Cook
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Total
10 min
Makes
1 serving
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Made by Claire + Lila
Claire created this recipe with Lila and shared it with the perimenopause community.
The feel-good payoff
Why this meal can feel especially good in perimenopause
Think practical wins: steadier energy, comfortable fullness and one less food decision. Your response is personal, so use the prompts below to notice what works for you.
Perimenopause symptoms and relief · Office on Women’s HealthComfortably satisfied
Fullness that has staying power
This meal is designed to feel substantial, so finishing it can feel like the meal is complete rather than the start of an evening of grazing.
Notice: fullness 2–3 hours later
Steadier energy
Feel fueled, not flattened
A complete meal with protein, carbohydrates and fats is designed to offer more staying power than a quick carb-only fix.
Notice: energy 1–3 hours later
Well-nourished skin
Support from the whole plate
Regular meals with enough protein, plants and fats support overall nourishment. Think consistency, not one miracle ingredient.
Notice: consistency + hydration
Digestive comfort
A portion that works for you
Fiber and plants can support digestion, but more is not always better overnight. Start with a comfortable portion and build gradually.
Notice: comfort + portion
Setup
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Prep
10 min
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Total
10 min
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Equipment
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Instructions
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Next: Warm the precooked quinoa on high for…
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Warm the precooked quinoa on high for…
In a medium microwave-safe bowl, warm the precooked quinoa on high for about 30 to 45 seconds until heated through.
Look for: heated through
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Whisk the olive oil
In a small bowl, whisk the olive oil, lemon juice, dried oregano, salt, and pepper to create a quick vinaigrette.
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Add the warm quinoa
Add the warm quinoa, baby spinach, cherry tomato halves, cucumber slices, and shredded cooked chicken breast to the bowl.
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Drizzle the vinaigrette over the top and…
Drizzle the vinaigrette over the top and toss gently until the spinach just starts to wilt from the warmth of the quinoa.
Look for: the spinach just starts to wilt from the warmth of the quinoa
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Transfer to a serving plate and crumble…
Transfer to a serving plate and crumble the soft goat cheese over the top before serving.
Ready when: everything is assembled and ready to enjoy
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