I’m right here to remind you that I’ve not one however FOUR high-protein salads in jars which can be excellent for meal prep.
I initially posted these 4 mason jar salads: Southwest Hen, Greek Hen, Hen Berry Quinoa, and Thai-Impressed Hen, in 2017 (whoa) and nearly forgot how deliciously easy they have been. I gave them every little replace with substances, marinades, dressing choices, and extra, and let me inform you — these are a MUST to your subsequent weekday lunch.
Every salad jar is filled with contemporary veggies, flavorful combos, ample protein from hen and additional substances like beans, nuts and quinoa so that you just’re happy and energized after lunch. To me, there’s nothing worse than a brilliant heavy lunch that makes you’re feeling sluggish, or the other, hitting that 2:00PM hanger mark with no wholesome snacks in sight. That’s the great thing about these jars!
I stored the substances easy and seasonal with issues you’ll find at your native farmer’s market or neighborhood grocery retailer.
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Why make a salad in a jar?
Not solely are mason jar salads so enjoyable and cute, however they’re additionally completely customizable! When you have a favourite salad recipe — likelihood is it will likely be excellent for layering up right into a jar and storing within the fridge till you’re able to eat it. Listed below are the right jars to make use of!
The important thing to creating a mason jar salad
The important thing to an ideal mason jar salad is to layer the substances in the jar in a approach that they don’t get soggy. You’ll at all times need to put the dressing on the backside, adopted by crunchy veggies, protein, nuts, and greens on the high.
The way to prep & cook dinner hen for these salad jars
Every of those mason jar salads is tremendous distinctive when it comes to their substances and flavors, however all of them have one ingredient in frequent: hen! It’s such an ideal, straightforward approach so as to add protein to a meal. With a number of of my fast suggestions, you’ll have excellent hen for these salads very quickly. Be happy to:
- Use leftover hen and even rotisserie hen for ease
- Marinate the hen you propose to cook dinner utilizing the prompt marinades inside every salad jar recipe (or combine it up with certainly one of these scrumptious marinades!)
- Get my suggestions for grilling or baking your hen in order that it comes out completely each time
- Be taught 4 methods to shred hen for these salads, or you may cube it up!
Storing & serving suggestions
Retailer every of those salads in a 16 ounce mason jar or meal prep container for as much as 2-3 days. I wish to make a number of of those on Sunday and have them able to seize and go proper out of the fridge. They’re excellent for carrying in a bigger purse in your technique to work, and even popping in your backpack for a day bike experience.
In case you go for a meal prep container as a substitute of a jar, I like to recommend storing the dressing individually and including it proper earlier than serving. Merely pour the salad out from the jar right into a bowl or onto a plate to take pleasure in it, or combine it proper in your meal prep container.
Now, let’s get to the recipe! Each is linked beneath.
Balsamic Hen Berry Salad in a Jar
Thai-Impressed Hen Quinoa Salad in a Jar
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In case you make any of those salad jars, you should definitely depart a remark beneath and let me know the way you appreciated it, or publish a photograph to Instagram and tag #ambitiouskitchen!
Recipes by: Monique Volz // Formidable Kitchen | Pictures by: Eat Love Eats
