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

Refreshing summer salads are are perfect for summer detox.
Prep Time20 minutes
Total Time20 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Diet: Diabetic, Gluten Free
Servings: 2 jars
Calories: 497kcal

Equipment

  • 2 large jars with lids

Ingredients

Salad

  • 2 cups shredded, cooked chicken breast (chilled)
  • 1 cup halved, cherry tomatoes
  • 1 cup chopped cucumber (peeled or unpeeled)
  • ½ cup chopped red onion
  • ¼ cup kalamata olives (sliced or chopped)
  • ½ cup chopped fresh basil (or parsley)
  • ½ cup chopped, marinated artichoke hearts (drained)
  • 2 cups salad greens (can be mixed or a single lettuce)

Dressing

  • 2 tbsp. extra virgin olive oil
  • 4 tbsp. fresh lemon juice (or vinegar of your choosing)
  • 2 tsp. Dijon mustard (no added sugar)
  • 1 tsp. dried oregano
  • ½ tsp. garlic powder (or granules)
  • salt and pepper (to taste)

Instructions

  • Prep all the ingredients as indicated.
    Mediterranean Detox Salad Jar ingredients cut and laying on a cutting board.
  • In a small bowl or jar, whisk together the oil, lemon juice, mustard, and seasonings.
    Mediterranean Detox Salad Jars salad dressing mixed in a white mug with a fork.

Assembly Order for Jars

  • Dressing on the bottom.
    Dressing sitting in the bottom of a salad jar.
  • Onions + artichokes (they can marinate in the dressing).
    Onions and artichoke hearts added to the bottom of a salad jar.
  • Chicken and olives.
    Chicken and olives added to a salad jar.
  • Tomatoes and cucumbers. (If you add any additional items, add them here on top of this layer)
    Cucumbers and tomatoes layers in a salad jar.
  • Herbs.
    Fresh basil added to a salad jar.
  • Greens on top (add a paper towel for moisture if prepping ahead).
    Shredded lettuce added to the top of a salad jar.
  • Close them up and store them in the fridge until you are ready to enjoy them.
    Two Mediterranean Detox Salad Jars on a white background.

Notes

Please note that the nutrition data given here is a ballpark figure. Exact data is not possible.

Nutrition

Serving: 0.5the recipe | Calories: 497kcal | Carbohydrates: 16g | Protein: 38g | Fat: 31g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 16g | Cholesterol: 105mg | Sodium: 636mg | Potassium: 786mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 1830IU | Vitamin C: 55mg | Calcium: 100mg | Iron: 4mg