Servings: 4

2 1/4 cups water 2 ¼ cups water
3/4 cup uncooked quinoa, rinsed ¾ cup uncooked quinoa, rinsed
1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil, divided ¼ cup extra-virgin olive oil, divided
4 (3-ounce) skinless, boneless chicken breast cutlets 4 (3-ounce) skinless, boneless chicken breast cutlets
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt, divided ½ teaspoon kosher salt, divided
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper, divided ½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper, divided
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
1 1/2 teaspoons Dijon mustard 1 ½ teaspoons Dijon mustard
1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
4 cups baby arugula 4 cups baby arugula
1 cup packed torn basil leaves 1 cup packed torn basil leaves
1/3 cup shelled unsalted pistachios ⅓ cup shelled unsalted pistachios

1. Combine 2 ¼ cups water and quinoa in a saucepan over high heat; bring to a boil. Cover. Boil 10 minutes. Drain and rinse under cold water. Drain; spread on paper towels to dry.
2. While quinoa cooks, heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add 1 tablespoon oil. Sprinkle chicken with ¼ teaspoon salt and ¼ teaspoon pepper. Add chicken to pan; cook 2 minutes on each side. Let stand 5 minutes. Cut chicken into thin slices.
3. Combine 2 tablespoons oil, remaining ¼ teaspoon salt, remaining ¼ teaspoon pepper, lemon juice, and mustard in a bowl; stir with a whisk. Add tomatoes; toss to coat.
4. Combine cooked quinoa, arugula, and basil in a large bowl. Add remaining 1 tablespoon oil; toss. Divide quinoa mixture among 4 plates. Top with chicken, tomato mixture, and pistachios.