Mason Jar Greek Chicken Salad

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Mason Jar Greek Chicken Salad

Noah Quezada RDN
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 28 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine Mediterranean
Calories 358 kcal

Ingredients
  

Salad

  • 1 lb Chicken breast 448g
  • 1/2 cup Black beans Drained and rinsed 86g
  • 1 large Cucumber Chopped 284g
  • 6 cups Spring mix 282g
  • 1 medium Red Onion Chopped 110g
  • 15 each Cherry tomatoes Sliced 240g
  • 1 clove Garlic Chopped 3g
  • 4 tbsp Topping: Feta Cheese Low fat 28 g

Dressing

  • 1 tbsp Dijon Mustard 15g
  • ⅓ cup Red wine vinegar 80 g
  • ¼ cup Olive Oil 54g
  • 1 tsp Honey 7 g
  • 1 tsp Oregano 1g
  • 1 tsp Dried basil 1g
  • Dash Na Salt & Pepper

Instructions
 

For the Salad:

  • Preheat the grill or stovetop grill pan over medium-high heat.
  • Season the chicken breasts with salt and pepper, then grill for approximately 6-8 minutes on each side until cooked through.
  • *Alternatively, you can bake the chicken in the oven at 400°F (200°C) for 20-25 minutes until fully cooked. Allow the chicken to cool slightly before slicing it into thin strips.
  • In each mason jar, layer the ingredients in the following order: black beans, diced cucumber, mixed greens, sliced red onion, cherry tomatoes, minced garlic, and sliced grilled chicken.
  • Top each mason jar with crumbled feta cheese.

For the Dressing:

  • In a small bowl, whisk together the Dijon mustard, red wine vinegar, olive oil, honey, dried oregano, dried basil, salt, and pepper until well combined.
  • Pour the dressing into a separate container or divide it evenly among each Mason jar.
  • Seal the Mason jars tightly and refrigerate until ready to serve.

Notes

Servings
  • 4 servings per recipe
  • 1 serving = 386 g (pre-cooked weight) 
  • Each serving includes
    • 3 oz cooked chicken (85 grams)
    • ¼ cup cucumber (71 g) 
    • ¼ cup cherry tomatoes (65 grams) 
    • 1 tbsp feta cheese (9 grams) 
    • 2 tbsp black beans (21 grams) 
    • 1.5 cups green leafy (71 grams) 
Nutritionals:
Calories: 358 Calories
Protein: 30 g
Fat: 19 g
Carbohydrates: 18 g
Fiber: 6 g