Chicken Avocado Club Mason Jar Salad
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3.9
Chicken Avocado Club Mason Jar Salad
Description
The Chicken Avocado Club Mason Jar Salad brings together seared chicken breast seasoned with garlic powder, salt, and pepper, layered with fresh vegetables including chopped romaine lettuce, sliced cucumber, grape tomatoes, and red onion. Additional ingredients like crumbled bacon and blue cheese add savory and creamy notes, while diced avocado contributes a rich texture. The salad is dressed in a honey mustard dressing placed at the bottom of the jar to keep ingredients fresh before mixing. Using mason jars keeps the layers distinct and makes for easy on-the-go servings.
The salad combines smoky, creamy, and fresh flavors, complementing the tender chicken pieces. The varied textures from crunchy vegetables to soft avocado and crispy bacon enhance the eating experience. The preparation allows the chicken to be cooked in advance, facilitating quick assembly and portability.
This salad is suitable for those looking for a filling meal option that can be prepared ahead and packed for work or lunch. Avocado is best added close to serving time to prevent browning. The layering method preserves freshness and texture until ready to eat.
For meal prep, store bacon and avocado separately to maintain bacon crispness and avocado freshness, while keeping dressing apart to avoid sogginess. The chicken can be cooked in batches to streamline the preparation process.
Ingredients
Seared Chicken
- 1 ½ lb chicken breast boneless, skinless
- 1-2 Tablespoons olive oil
- garlic powder
- sea salt
- black pepper
Salad
- ½ cup red onion chopped
- 1 cup cucumber sliced
- 1 cup grape tomatoes halved
- 4 lices turkey bacon or regular bacon, crumbled, cooked
- ½ cup blue cheese crumbled
- 8 cups romaine lettuce chopped
- 1 avocado chopped
- honey mustard dressing
Instructions
- Season both sides of the chicken breast with garlic powder, salt and pepper. To cook the chicken, you can either grill it on an indoor or outdoor grill or sear it on the stovetop. To sear: add 1-2 teaspoons olive oil to a large skillet over medium heat. Place chicken breast in hot oil. Cook chicken about 6–7 minutes on each side, or until juices run clear. Remove from skillet and let sit for 5 minutes to cool before slicing for the salad. This step can be done in advance, and you can cook multiple chicken breasts together if you’re meal prepping.
- While the chicken cooks, make the dressing by blending all ingredients in a blender.
- For the mason jars: Line up 4 32 ounce mason jars. Add 3 Tablespoons of dressing to each jar, then start layering ingredients in this order: red onion, cucumber, tomatoes, chicken, bacon, blue cheese, avocado and romaine. Avocado can be chopped and added the morning of if you’re worried about it browning.
- When ready to enjoy, shake jar and pour into a serving bowl.
Notes
- Prepare chicken in advance and store for easy assembly throughout the week.
- Keep bacon and avocado in separate containers to maintain crispness and prevent browning.
- Store dressing separately to avoid soggy salad layers.
- Add avocado just before eating to keep it fresh looking.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 585 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1salad with dressing | |
| Calories | 585kcal | 29% |
| Carbohydrates | 10g | 3% |
| Protein | 46g | 92% |
| Fat | 41g | 63% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 4g | 8% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
3.9
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