Mediterranean Detox Chicken Salad Jar (High Protein, No-Heat Options, Meal Prep Friendly)

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This Mediterranean Detox Chicken Salad Jar is the perfect make-ahead meal. It has tons of lean protein, healthy fats, and fiber-packed veggies. It supports blood sugar balance and keeps you full for hours. Layer it right in a mason jar for a fresh, grab-and-go lunch that’s Whole30 and gluten-free friendly.

Love summer salads? Give one of these a try too! Try my High-Protein Dense Bean Salad, my Mediterranean Shrimp Salad, or my Curried Chicken Salad which is great served cold!

A good Mediterranean chicken salad is always a top-notch idea for lunch. But when you make it as a Mediterranean detox chicken salad jar, you totally level up your lunchtime.

This is a great, high-protein salad for weight loss and general detoxing. It’s lower in carbs, has no grains, uses a simple dressing, and has plenty of fiber. Plus, you can adjust the salad ingredients to your liking, and even make them “to order” for each person you are making them for. They are fantastic for meal prep as well. So if no-heat lunch ideas are what you want this summer, give these a try pronto.

Why You’ll Love This Salad

A salad in a jar is not a new idea. But what you put in them makes a huge difference. These salads are great:

• Summer detox recipes
• Blood sugar-friendly meals
• Easy to make and customize
• Simple to control your macros
• No stove, no stress, just refreshing summer produce and protein.

What Makes This A Detox-Friendly Salad?

This salad has all of the following that make it detox-friendly:

1. High protein and fiber
2. Low in sugar
3. Dairy-free, soy-free, egg-free
4. Cooling and anti-inflammatory ingredients
5. Packed with hydrating veggies for hot days
6. Helps support liver, gut, and metabolic health with all-natural goodness.

How To Layer A Mason Jar Salad (So It Doesn’t Get Soggy)

There is a specific order to build your salad jar to keep things as fresh as possible. When building your salad jars, you’ll want to start with dressing at the bottom, hearty/wet veggies next, protein and grains next, and greens on top.

It also helps to put a folded paper towel, small enough to sit inside the jar, on top of the greens to absorb moisture. This is important if you are meal prepping.

How To Meal Prep Salad Jars For The Week

If you are meal-prepping a few of these at a time, consider the following:

• These salad jars, if layered properly, will keep for 3 – 4 days in the fridge.
• Vary the protein – Try shrimp, white beans, cod, or even tuna.
• Double or triple your recipe as needed. You can build these any way you like.

Pro Recipe Tips:

• Make shredded chicken and quinoa ahead of time and keep single portions in the freezer so you can easily thaw and use them when you want to make a salad.
• Use wide-mouth mason jars for easy layering.
• If you use grains, chill them completely before adding them to the jar.

Serving Suggestions

If your jars are on the shorter side, you can simply shake them with the lid on to distribute the dressing and enjoy them with a fork straight from the jar. If they are on the taller side like mine, you’ll want to dump them out into a bowl to toss everything properly.

Serve with a side of whole grain crackers or a bowl of summer soup.

Optional Additions

• ¼ cup diced avocado
• 2 tbsp. crumbled feta cheese
• 2 tbsp. hemp seeds or pumpkin seeds
• ¼ cup finely chopped hearts of palm
• ¼ cup diced roasted red pepper
• ½ cup cooked quinoa

Ready To Slow Down & Nourish?

When you have some time, take 30 minutes to prep a few jars for the week so you have easy, grab-n-go meals you can enjoy and feel good about.

What You’ll Need To Make Mediterranean Detox Chicken Salad Jars

Shredded cooked chicken breast – I cook a bunch ahead of time in my slow cooker. It shreds easily, and it’s easy to freeze portions when I have a lot. This will need to be chilled for your salads.

Cherry tomatoes – Or grape tomatoes.

Cucumber – You can keep the peel or not. Your choice.

Red onion – In a pinch, yellow onion will do.

Kalamata olives – I you don’t like them, the next best thing is green olives, and if you don’t like those, black olives will work.

Fresh basil – Or parsley

Marinated artichoke hearts – No sugar added. Drained & chopped.

Mixed greens – Spinach, arugula, or romaine.

Dressing

Extra virgin olive oil

Fresh lemon juice – Or you can substitute with any vinegar you prefer. Balsamic is nice, or apple cider vinegar is great for further detox benefits.

Dijon mustard – No sugar added.

Dried oregano

Garlic powder – Or garlic granules.

Salt and pepper – Add to taste.

How To Make Mediterranean Detox Chicken Salad Jars

Chop all your ingredients as indicated.

In a small bowl or jar, whisk together the oil, lemon juice, mustard, and seasonings.

Assembly Order For Jars:

Dressing on the bottom.

Onions and artichokes.

Chicken and olives.

Tomatoes and cucumber – Add any additions you want on top of this layer.

Fresh herbs.

Salad greens + a paper towel folded to fit inside the jar on top of the salad.

Close them up and store them in the fridge until you are ready to enjoy them. To serve, shake or pour into a bowl and toss well.

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