Pecan Chicken Salad in a Jar

By: American Pecan Promotion Board

Serving Size: 8

Cook Time: 20 mins

Meal prep this pecan salad so you have a nutritious lunch ready all week! Wholesome ingredients coming with a pecan vinaigrette that’s packaged up in a glass jar for an easy and portable lunch!

Ingredients:

Pecan Vinaigrette

1/3 cup olive oil or pecan oil

1/4 cup apple cider vinegar

3 tablespoons pecan pieces

2 tablespoons coarse grain mustard

1 tablespoon diced shallots

1 tablespoon chives, chopped

Salt and pepper, to taste

Pecan Salad in a Jar

4 small or 2 large celery stalks, sliced

1 cup chickpeas

1 cup cooked chicken, chopped*

1/2 cup dried cherries

1/2 cup pomegranate seeds

1/4 cup parmesan cheese

1/2 cup pecan halves

1/2 cup parsley leaves

3 cups baby kale

Process:

  1. In a liquid measuring cup or small bowl, whisk together Pecan Vinaigrette ingredients. Divide vinaigrette evenly between 2 quart size jars (for large, main course sized salads) OR 4 pint size jars (for side dish sized salads).
  2. Divide the remaining salad ingredients evenly among the jars in the order listed. Secure lids and refrigerate until ready to eat or up to 4 days.
  3. To serve, pour salad jars into a bowl and toss lightly to combine dressing with salad. Enjoy! Serves 8.

Recipe notes: You can use rotisserie chicken to make prep even easier

Nutritional Facts:


Calories

270

Fat

18g

Saturated Fat

2.5g

Sodium

170mg

Carbs

20g

Fiber

4g

Protein

10g