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Quinoa Chicken Salad in a Mason Jar

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Prep Time 20 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
SERVINGS 4
Course Appitizer, Snacks & Sides, Dinner, Lunch, Main Course, Main Dish
Cuisine American
Servings 4
Calories 580 kcal

Ingredients
 

  • 3 Tbsp. balsamic vinegar
  • 2 Tbsp. lemon juice fresh
  • 1/2 tsp. honey or pure maple syrup
  • 1 tsp. Dijon mustard
  • 1 Tbsp. olive oil extra virgin
  • 2 cups quinoa cooked
  • 4 cups cucumber sliced
  • 4 cups tomatoes halved
  • 3 cups chicken breasts grilled, boneless, skinless, sliced
  • 1/2 cup feta cheese crumbled

Instructions
 

  • To make dressing, combine vinegar, lemon juice, and honey in a medium bowl; whisk to blend.
  • Add mustard; mix well.
  • Slowly add oil while whisking; mix well. Evenly divide dressing between 4 one-quart Mason jars. Set aside.
  • Evenly layer quinoa, cucumbers, tomatoes, chicken, and cheese on top of dressing in jars.
  • Serve immediately or cover and refrigerate for up to 3 days. Shake before serving.
  • Variation (Add 1 green container per serving): Add 4 cups fresh baby spinach.

Notes

2B Mindset Plate It!
A great lunch option.
Replace quinoa with more veggies for dinner.

Nutrition

Calories: 580kcalCarbohydrates: 67gProtein: 41gFat: 16gSaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 89mgSodium: 380mgPotassium: 1425mgFiber: 8gSugar: 9gVitamin A: 937IUVitamin C: 42mgCalcium: 176mgIron: 6mg
Keyword American, appetizer, Chicken, dinner, lunch, main course, main dish, mason jar, salad
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