Southwestern Chicken Mason Jar Salad

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Level: Easy
Total: 10 min
Active: 10 min
Yield: 1 serving

Ingredients

  1. 2 tablespoons honey
  2. 2 tablespoons olive oil
  3. 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
  4. 1 lime, juiced
  5. Pinch ground cumin
  6. Pinch cayenne pepper, optional
  7. Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
  8. 1 cup shredded cooked chicken
  9. 1/2 cup cooked quinoa
  10. 1/4 cup canned black beans, rinsed and drained
  11. 1/4 cup frozen corn kernels, thawed
  12. 2 tablespoons shredded Mexican blend cheese
  13. 1 tablespoon sliced green onions
  14. 1 tablespoon chopped fresh cilantro

Instructions

  1. 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.
  2. For the salad: Layer in the chicken, quinoa, beans, corn, cheese, onions and cilantro and top with the lid. Chill until ready to serve.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size 1 of 1 servings
Calories 898
Total Fat 43 g
Saturated Fat 9 g
Carbohydrates 83 g
Dietary Fiber 11 g
Sugar 38 g
Protein 49 g
Cholesterol 118 mg
Sodium 1168 mg

 

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