If, like me, you grew up watching actress Sarah Michelle Gellar slay vampires and deliver quippy one-liners in Buffy the Vampire Slayer, you may be surprised (and delighted) to learn that she’s now a mom of two and an enthusiastic home cook. Married to fellow ’90s icon (and Scooby Doo co-star) Freddie Prinze Jr., Gellar keeps dinner simple, nutritious and family-friendly. One of her favorite recipes? A big Mediterranean chicken quinoa salad that’s not only easy to prep but also packed with flavor.
Gellar recently went on The TODAY Show, where she showed Jenna Bush Hager and guest host Tiffany Haddish how to make her go-to protein-packed recipe, calling it one of her favorite summer dinners. It’s pantry-friendly, full of fiber, easy to meal-plan and kid-approved. This colorful, healthful salad checks all the boxes.
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Don’t let the word “salad” fool you. Sarah Michelle Gellar's dish is hearty and satisfying, thanks to a trio of quinoa, chicken and chickpeas. The base is quinoa, which Gellar reminds cooks to rinse before cooking to remove its naturally bitter coating. While the quinoa is on the stove, Gellar seasons chicken thighs with garlic powder, onion powder, oregano, salt and pepper, then pan-cooks them with a squeeze of lemon at the end for a hit of brightness.
But the real flavor punch comes from a Mediterranean-style vinaigrette, which is made with Dijon mustard, red wine vinegar, olive oil, lemon juice and more dried spices from your pantry. The mustard helps emulsify the dressing, making it creamy without the need for mayo or dairy.
To build out the salad, Gellar adds crunchy cucumbers, cherry tomatoes, bell peppers, briny olives, fresh cilantro, chickpeas for fiber and plant-based protein and a sprinkle of crumbled feta. It’s the kind of salad that's light and fresh but also satisfying.
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Can You Make This Mediterranean Chicken Quinoa Salad Ahead of Time?
Absolutely. This dish holds up well in the fridge for up to three days, making it perfect for meal prep, potluck prep or next-day lunches. Gellar even has a suggestion for repurposing leftovers: Scoop the salad into pita or wraps to make sandwiches with a dollop of tzatziki or stuff the salad into bell peppers and bake for a quick and easy dinner.
Whether you’re a longtime Buffy fan or just looking for a new go-to dinner, this salad proves once again that Sarah Michelle Gellar is still slaying, only this time it's in the kitchen.
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