For day 3, I'm highlighting this greek chicken mason jar salad. I've been making this salad for years, so it's another oldie but goodie.
This salad is full of protein to keep you satisfied all afternoon. It's also on a lower carb option if that's important to you.
I make this with or without red onions, depending on my mood. Red onions do add extra carbs, but they are pretty tasty. Add chopped bell peppers to the tomato layer for extra veggies.
Cooking tips
Cooking the chicken is the longest part of the recipe. You can pick up a rotisserie chicken from the store if you want a shortcut. I also like making a batch of this crockpot chicken to use in these salads. You can also use grilled chicken.
The homemade Greek dressing I provide in the eGuide is delicious. If you prefer to grab a store-bought dressing, try olive oil and vinegar, Greek, or Italian dressing.
Shopping Tips
Using high-quality chicken breast will yield the best results with mason jar salads. You can find organic chicken breasts from Wegmans and Whole Foods, and I've even seen organic chicken at Aldis.
Bj's Wholesale, Costco. Or Sam's club often has organic chicken, so If you have a membership, check there first.
Another option is to purchase organic chicken and other meats online from Butcher Box. (affiliate link) This is one of my favorite places to buy high-quality meats. The prices are comparable to grocery stores, maybe a little higher, but the convenience of having high-quality meats delivered to your door is worth it to me.
Mason Jar Salad Q & A
Do you have to use a mason jar? Or can you use any glass jar?
I only use mason jars. However, if the jar has a tight-fitting lid and ingredients can be layered, then any glass container will do.
I don't recommend plastic containers, especially when making a salad using chicken or other meats. In my experience, glass keeps these salads fresh for longer.
Sharing is caring!
The best part about this mason jar salad challenge is the supportive community, so don't forget to share a picture in the OYS Facebook group!
Rate this recipe
If you made this Greek Chicken Mason Jar Salad I'd love for you to leave a comment and rating on the Organize Yourself Skinny blog. This challenge only gets better with your feedback.
Here are all of the 10 Mason Jar Salad recipes for the challenge. See the links for the full recipe, pictures, and tips.
- Protein Power Mason Jar Salad
- California Salad in a Jar
- Greek Chicken Salad
- Detox Salad in a Jar
- Steak salad in a Jar
- Taco Salad in a Jar
- Southwest Chicken Salad in a Jar
- Antipasto Salad in a Jar
- Spinach Pasta Salad in a Jar
- Spicy Thai Salad in a Jar
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See you tomorrow!
Tammy Overhoff
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