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Thai-Inspired Chicken Quinoa Salad in a Jar
Incredible Thai-inspired chicken quinoa salad paired with a sweet & savory peanut dressing! This flavorful Thai-inspired chicken salad is packed with fresh mango, crunchy veggies, cashews, and curry marinated chicken for a delicious meal prep lunch.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings 1 serving
Calories 633 kcal
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons peanut dressing*
- ¼ cup diced red bell pepper
- 2 tablespoons sliced green onion
- 1 large carrot, shredded or cut into matchsticks
- ½ cup cooked quinoa
- 2 tablespoons diced cilantro
- ⅓ cup diced mango
- 1 cup diced or shredded grilled or baked chicken breast* (see notes for the perfect marinade)
- 1-2 cups chopped romaine
- 1/4 cup roasted cashew halves or honey roasted peanuts
Instructions
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Make the mason jar salad by adding the ingredients to a 16 ounce mason jar (or equivalent) in the following order: dressing, bell pepper, green onion, shredded carrots, cooked quinoa, cilantro, mango, chicken breast, romaine, cashews. Store in the refrigerator for up to 2-3 days until you’re ready to eat. When ready to eat, simply pour ingredients into a bowl or onto a plate and enjoy! Feel free to double the recipe to make 2 mason jar salads.
Recipe Notes
To make vegetarian: simply omit the chicken and add 1 cup of chickpeas or 1 cup of cooked, cubed tofu. Learn how to grill tofu here!
*Feel free to use a store-bought peanut dressing if you’d like.
**We recommend marinating your chicken in this curry tahini marinade before baking or grilling it.
Nutrition Facts
Thai-Inspired Chicken Quinoa Salad in a Jar
Amount Per Serving (1 salad (with peanut dressing))
Calories 633
Calories from Fat 166
% Daily Value*
Fat 18.4g28%
Saturated Fat 5g31%
Carbohydrates 29.7g10%
Fiber 9.2g38%
Sugar 18.4g20%
Protein 45.8g92%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.