Southwestern Chicken Mason Jar Salad Recipes

SOUTHWESTERN CHICKEN MASON JAR SALAD

Southwestern Chicken Mason Jar Salad image

Provided by Jamika Pessoa

Time 10m

Yield 1 serving

Number Of Ingredients 14

Ingredients

2 tablespoons honey
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
1 lime, juiced
Pinch ground cumin
Pinch cayenne pepper, optional
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
1 cup shredded cooked chicken
1/2 cup cooked quinoa
1/4 cup canned black beans, rinsed and drained
1/4 cup frozen corn kernels, thawed
2 tablespoons shredded Mexican blend cheese
1 tablespoon sliced green onions
1 tablespoon chopped fresh cilantro

Steps:

For the honey-lime vinaigrette: Add the honey, olive oil, mustard, lime juice, cumin and cayenne, if using, to a 16- to 20-ounce mason jar. Place the lid on the jar and shake well until incorporated. Season with salt and pepper.
For the salad: Layer in the chicken, quinoa, beans, corn, cheese, onions and cilantro and top with the lid. Chill until ready to serve.

SOUTHWESTERN CHICKEN FAJITA MASON JAR SALAD

Southwestern Chicken Fajita Mason Jar Salad image

Southwestern chicken fajita salad is the perfect grab-and-go lunch that requires minimal added effort, plus it's a well-balanced meal with wholesome, real ingredients. Simply toss all of the ingredients together in a baking pan, then put it in the oven, set the timer, and walk away. You can enjoy the fajita mixture warm with a tortilla and rice, or, in this case, cold by incorporating it into a salad.

Provided by Min Kwon, M.S., R.D.

Categories main-dish

Time 40m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

Ingredients

4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1 1/2 pounds)
2 red bell peppers, sliced 2 zucchini, sliced
1 yellow onion, sliced
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 tablespoon fajita seasoning blend (no added sodium)
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 medium roasted sweet potatoes, diced
3 cups greens of choice, such as spring mix
Serving suggestions: avocado, cheese, cilantro, lime juice and sour cream, optional

Steps:

Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F.
Add the chicken, bell peppers, zucchini and onions to a large baking sheet. Drizzle the oil and seasoning blend over the mixture and stir to coat. Bake uncovered until the chicken is cooked through, 20 to 25 minutes.
To assemble, split the fajita mixture, sweet potatoes and greens in that order among four mason jars. These jars will keep for 3 to 5 days. Place the avocado, cheese, cilantro, lime juice and sour cream if using on top of the greens the morning of.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 166 calorie, Fat 6 grams, SaturatedFat 1 grams, Cholesterol 29 milligrams, Sodium 385 milligrams, Carbohydrate 19 grams, Fiber 5 grams, Protein 12 grams, Sugar 8 grams

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