Chicken Quinoa Jar Salad

Chicken Quinoa Jar Salad

a filling and delicious lunch

Reviewed by Arturs Arnicans
Prep Time: 0m
Cook Time: 5m
Total Time: 5m
Servings: 1
Difficulty: Easy
4.8 (20 Reviews)
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Ingredients

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For the salad

For the dressing

Nutritional Information

690
Calories
19.9g
Fat
71.7g
Carbohydrate
55.1g
Protein
159mg
Cholesterol
1147mg
Sodium
Chicken Quinoa Jar Salad

Recipe Description

Jar salads are one of my favorite things and this Chicken & Quinoa Jar Salad does not disappoint. So easy to prepare in advance and the chicken and quinoa in this salad make for a filling and delicious lunch.

Layer ingredients into a mason jar. Whisk balsamic vinegar and mustard to make a salad dressing. I usually place the dressing in a separate container to carry alongside the salad. When you are ready to eat, pour the dressing over the salad and enjoy!

To make my version of Chicken & Quinoa Jar Salad, you will need the following ingredients:

Ingredients for Chicken Quinoa Jar Salad

Steps to make

  1. 1

    Layer ingredients into jar

    3 min
    Step 1 - Chicken Quinoa Jar SaladStep 1 - Chicken Quinoa Jar Salad

    Place the ingredients in a mason jar in layers starting with carrot, ⅓ cup cooked red quinoa, ½ a chopped cucumber, 6 ounces of grilled chicken, 3 strawberries and 8 halved cherry tomatoes.

  2. 2

    Top salad

    1 min
    Step 2 - Chicken Quinoa Jar SaladStep 2 - Chicken Quinoa Jar Salad

    Top jar with crumbled feta chгсeese and a handful of spinach leaves or salad leaves of your choice.

  3. 3

    Make dressing

    1 min
    Step 3 - Chicken Quinoa Jar SaladStep 3 - Chicken Quinoa Jar Salad

    Combine ¼ cup of balsamic vinegar and 2 tablespoons of Dijon mustard in a separate container.

  4. 4

    Serve

    Step 4 - Chicken Quinoa Jar Salad

    To serve, transfer the salad to a bowl and pour over the dressing.

This Chicken and Quinoa Jar Salad is a great lunch to prepare in advance and eat quickly on the go! Try it out soon and don’t forget to tag #CookMeRecipes if you try this recipe.

About the author

Jelena Mardere

Jelena is an interior designer and young mom! As a busy working mom, her time is precious so she’s always looking for a quick and efficient way to get things done. Jelena is very creative, but has a strong practical side. She loves trying new things and travels a lot, especially around Europe. The kitchen is Jelena’s safe space, where she can let her creative side out and dedicate herself to her favorite hobby - cooking!

Recipe Reviews

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4.8 out of 5 (20 reviews)
Eddie
January 20, 2025
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Yo, this Chicken Quinoa Jar Salad is off the charts! I whipped it up the other day for lunch at work, and my buds were super jelly. So easy to toss together, and man, it filled me right up. A total win!

Olivia
September 15, 2024
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Delicious

Yank
September 2, 2024
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Superb

Diana Gómez
July 3, 2024
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¡Delicioso! Preparé esta ensalada en frascos para llevar a la playa, y todos quedaron impresionados por lo fresca y sabrosa que era. ¡Un lunch perfecto para disfrutar con amigos!

Xena
April 11, 2024
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I made this Chicken & Quinoa Jar Salad for a picnic with my husband last weekend. It was so easy to prep and tasted lovely. A perfect light lunch idea for summer days.

Rachel
January 10, 2024
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I love this Chicken Quinoa Jar Salad. It's so simple to prep ahead for lunch. Last week, I took it to work and my coworkers were impressed by my healthy choice.

Yannick
October 16, 2023
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This Chicken Quinoa Jar Salad is simplly great. I prepped it for a busy week, and it was so filling. The flavors blend well. Love how easy it is to make!

Julia
October 1, 2023
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I loved making the Chicken Quinoa Jar Salad. It was super easy to layer everything and I took it to work for lunch. Everyone was so jealous of my healthy meal. The dressing is a great touch too. Definitely recommend it for meal prep.

Derek
February 14, 2023
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Delicious!

Victor
December 11, 2022
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So yummy and easy! I made this for lunch last week, and it was so refreshing! Perfect to prep ahead for busy days. I can't believe how quickly it vanished at work. Definitely making it again!

Zach
January 5, 2022
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Wow! This Chicken Quinoa Jar Salad was a hit with my family! We enjoyed it during our picnic and everyone loved the flavors. Super easy to make, I’ll definitely add it to our meal prep routine.

Carmen
September 13, 2021
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Hice esta ensalada de pollo y quinoa para llevar al trabajo y fue un exito. Fácil de preparar y deliciosa. Perfecta para un almuerzo nutritivo. La repetire seguro.

Nati
June 18, 2021
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Delicious and easy. I love making this salad on Sundays for my work lunches. The quinoa is filling and flavorful.

Samantha Johnson
May 26, 2021
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This Chicken & Quinoa Jar Salad is simply fantastic! I prepared it for a picnic with my family and it was a hit. So easy and filling, I'll be making it again soon.

Maryjane Jedziniak
April 12, 2021
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Very plain/bland i think it needs a lot more spices.

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