Cajun Chicken Mason Jar Salad
Recipe by Jaclyn Irwin
Ingredients
11
Time
15m
Serves
1
This easy and portable cajun chicken mason jar salad is perfect for a quick lunch or dinner. The best part is the dressing on the bottom won’t wilt the lettuce at the top, making it perfect to store in the fridge for up to 3 days. This is great for gluten free, keto, low sugar and IBS conditions or diets.
Lunch
Quick Meal
Meal Prep
Ingredients
5oz
Boneless Skinless Chicken Breast
1/2Tbsp
Extra-Virgin Olive Oil
1Tbsp
Full Fat Greek Yogurt
1Tbsp
Mayonnaise
1/2tsp
Lime Juice
1/2tsp
Kosher Salt
1/4tsp
Black Pepper
1/3cup
Cherry Tomatoes
1Tbsp
Red Onion
5leaves
Romaine Lettuce
1Tbsp
Cilantro
Instructions
1
Season the chicken with the cajun seasoning and salt and pepper (if salt is not in the cajun mix).
2
Heat a skillet over medium heat and add the oil. Once hot, add the chicken and sear on both sides, about 6 to 7 minutes per side, until cooked through. Remove and let cool and then slice or chop into bite sized pieces.
3
In a small bowl, add the yogurt, mayonnaise, lime juice and salt and pepper.
4
In a 500mL mason jar, add the dressing at the bottom. Then add the cooled chicken. Add the tomatoes on top, red onion, romaine and cilantro. Seal and place in the fridge until ready to eat.
5
Shake well when ready to eat and pour into a bowl to enjoy.
6
Substitutions: If you don't have cajun seasoning you can use another mix you prefer or a different variety of spices/herbs. If you cant have dairy, use dairy-free yogurt instead.
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Toronto based Holistic Nutritionist, Jaclyn Irwin, aims to encourage women to end years of yo-yo dieting and develop a healthier relationship with food. As founder of Holistic Foodie, a food and lifestyle blog filled with delicious recipes, wellness tips and green beauty, she is blending her love of food with gentle nutrition and showing you how to enjoy both kale and cocktails.