Name: Quinoa Chicken Salad in a Mason Jar
Prep time: 20 min
Total time: 20 min
Ingredients: 3 Tbsp. balsamic vinegar; 2 Tbsp. fresh lemon juice; 1/2 tsp. raw honey (or pure maple syrup); 1 tsp. Dijon mustard; 1 Tbsp. + 1 tsp. olive oil, extra virgin; 2 cups cooked quinoa; 4 cups cucumbers, sliced; 4 cups cherry tomatoes, halved; 3 cups grilled chicken breast, boneless, skinless, sliced; 1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese

Say “good-bye” to the sad desk salad, say “hello” to this gorgeous, satisfying Quinoa Chicken Salad in a Mason jar.

This simple chicken recipe is a snap to meal prep, so you’ll have four awesome desk salads for the week in no time.

4.17 from 124 votes

Quinoa Chicken Salad in a Mason Jar

Say “good-bye” to the sad desk salad, say “hello” to this gorgeous, satisfying Quinoa Chicken Salad recipe.

Prep Time 20 mins

Cook Time 0 mins

Total Time 20 mins

Servings 4 servings

Calories 424 kcal

Author Beachbody

Ingredients

3 Tbsp. balsamic vinegar
2 Tbsp. fresh lemon juice
1/2 tsp. raw honey (or pure maple syrup)
1 tsp. Dijon mustard
1 Tbsp. + 1 tsp. olive oil, extra virgin
2 cups cooked quinoa
4 cups cucumbers, sliced
4 cups cherry tomatoes, halved
3 cups grilled chicken breast, boneless, skinless, sliced
1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese

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.

Recipe Notes

The Nutrition Facts box below provides estimated nutritional information for this recipe.

*Nutritional information (per serving) does not include spinach.

Nutrition Facts

Quinoa Chicken Salad in a Mason Jar

Amount Per Serving (1 serving)

Calories 424 Calories from Fat 117

% Daily Value*

Fat 13g20%

Saturated Fat 4g25%

Cholesterol 106mg35%

Sodium 302mg13%

Carbohydrates 32g11%

Fiber 5g21%

Sugar 9g10%

Protein 43g86%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

P90X/P90X2 Portions
½ Dairy
1 Protein
½ Grain Carb
2 Vegetable
1 Condiment

P90X3 Portions
3 Carb
1 Protein
2 Fat

Body Beast Portions
1½ Starch
4 Vegetable
2 Fat
2 Protein

Container Equivalents
2 Green
1 Red
1 Yellow
½ Blue
1 tsp.

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

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