Meat & Poultry Chicken Chicken Breast Baked Chicken Breast Quinoa Power Salad 4.5 (2) 2 Reviews Make this satisfying salad in the evening and enjoy one portion for dinner, then pack the remaining portion for lunch the next day. Loaded with protein- and fiber-rich ingredients like chicken, sweet potato and quinoa plus power greens, this meal is nutrition-packed! By Hilary Meyer Hilary Meyer Hilary Meyer is a recipe developer, tester, and content creator. After graduating from culinary school, she started working the EatingWell Test Kitchen in 2006, developing and testing recipes. EatingWell's Editorial Guidelines Updated on September 30, 2025 Reviewed by Dietitian Emily Lachtrupp, M.S., RD Reviewed by Dietitian Emily Lachtrupp, M.S., RD See More Emily Lachtrupp is a registered dietitian experienced in nutritional counseling, recipe analysis and meal plans. She's worked with clients who struggle with diabetes, weight loss, digestive issues and more. In her spare time, you can find her enjoying all that Vermont has to offer with her family and her dog, Winston. EatingWell's Editorial Guidelines Save Rate PRINT Share Prep Time: 20 mins Additional Time: 20 mins Total Time: 40 mins Servings: 2 Yield: 2 servings Nutrition Profile: Nut-Free Dairy-Free Healthy Pregnancy Healthy Aging Healthy Immunity Soy-Free High-Protein Egg-Free Gluten-Free Low-Calorie Jump to Nutrition Facts This salad serves as both a lunch and dinner option, making it convenient for meal planning.Incorporating power greens provides a source of essential vitamins and nutrients.Roasting sweet potato and onion enhances the dish with natural sweetness and depth. Keep Screen Awake Ingredients 1/2x 1x 2x Oops! Something went wrong. Our team is working on it. This recipe was developed and tested at its original yield and has not been tested at other yields. Note that only the ingredient list is scaled, so you may need to make adjustments to ingredient amounts, cooking times and equipment sizes in the recipe steps. Scaling could also impact the nutrition analysis. Original recipe (1X) yields 2 servings 1 medium sweet potato, peeled and cut into 1/2-inch-thick wedges ½ red onion, cut into 1/4-inch-thick wedges 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, divided ½ teaspoon garlic powder ¼ teaspoon salt, divided 8 ounces chicken tenders 2 tablespoons whole-grain mustard, divided 1 tablespoon finely chopped shallot 1 tablespoon pure maple syrup 1 tablespoon cider vinegar 4 cups baby greens, such as spinach, kale and/or arugula, washed and dried ½ cup cooked red quinoa, cooled 1 tablespoon unsalted sunflower seeds, toasted Directions Preheat oven to 425 degrees F. Toss sweet potato and onion with 1 tablespoon oil, garlic powder and 1/8 teaspoon salt in a medium bowl. Spread on a large rimmed baking sheet and roast for 15 minutes. Meanwhile, add chicken and 1 tablespoon mustard to the bowl; toss to coat. When the vegetables have roasted for 15 minutes, remove from the oven and stir. Add the chicken to the pan. Return to the oven and continue roasting until the vegetables are beginning to brown and the chicken is cooked through, about 10 minutes more. Remove from the oven and let cool. Meanwhile, whisk shallot, maple syrup, vinegar and the remaining 1 tablespoon oil, 1 tablespoon mustard and 1/8 teaspoon salt in the large bowl. When the chicken has cooled, shred it and place in the bowl with the dressing. Add baby greens, quinoa and the roasted vegetables. Toss with the dressing and sprinkle with sunflower seeds. Tips To make ahead: Prepare through Step 3 up to 2 days ahead. Refrigerate vegetables, chicken and dressing separately. Toss just before serving. Originally appeared: EatingWell.com, February 2018 Save Rate Print Nutrition Facts (per serving) 466 Calories 21g Fat 35g Carbs 29g Protein Show Full Nutrition Label Hide Full Nutrition Label Nutrition Facts Servings Per Recipe 2 Serving Size 3 1/2 cups Calories 466 % Daily Value * Total Carbohydrate 35g 13% Dietary Fiber 6g 20% Total Sugars 12g Added Sugars 6g 12% Protein 29g 57% Total Fat 21g 27% Saturated Fat 3g 16% Cholesterol 63mg 21% Vitamin A 14701IU 294% Vitamin C 30mg 33% Folate 43mcg 11% Sodium 716mg 31% Calcium 116mg 9% Iron 4mg 22% Magnesium 118mg 28% Potassium 666mg 14% Nutrition information is calculated by a registered dietitian using an ingredient database but should be considered an estimate. * Daily Values (DVs) are the recommended amounts of nutrients to consume each day. Percent Daily Value (%DV) found on nutrition labels tells you how much a serving of a particular food or recipe contributes to each of those total recommended amounts. Per the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the daily value is based on a standard 2,000 calorie diet. Depending on your calorie needs or if you have a health condition, you may need more or less of particular nutrients. (For example, it’s recommended that people following a heart-healthy diet eat less sodium on a daily basis compared to those following a standard diet.) (-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a special diet for medical reasons, be sure to consult with your primary care provider or a registered dietitian to better understand your personal nutrition needs.