Pecan Chicken Salad in a Jar

Yield: 8 Servings Prep 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!

By American Pecan Promotion Board

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

Preparation

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).
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.
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

Nutrition Facts

Calories	270	Carbs	20g
Fat	18g	Fiber	4g
Saturated Fat	2.5g	Protein	10g
Sodium	170mg

Did you know?

With only 4g of carbs per serving, pecans fit into plant-based diets, a keto diet, a Mediterranean diet, and more!

Pecan Chicken Salad in a Jar

Ingredients

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