Description
Greek Chicken Salad Jar Lunch is your passport to a Mediterranean getaway, all packed neatly in a jar. This vibrant dish combines tender grilled chicken, crisp veggies, and tangy feta cheese, drizzled with a zesty lemon-olive oil dressing. Perfect for meal prep or picnics, each bite bursts with freshness and flavor, making it an enjoyable and visually stunning meal that will impress family and friends.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 2 cups fresh spinach
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 cup cucumber, diced
- 1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese
- 1/4 cup red onion, thinly sliced
- 2 tbsp freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- 1. Cook the Chicken: Season chicken breasts with salt and pepper. Grill or pan-sear over medium heat until golden brown and cooked through (about 6-7 minutes per side). Let cool before dicing.
- 2. Prepare the Vegetables: Chop cucumber, halve cherry tomatoes, and slice red onion thinly.
- 3. Create Dressing: Whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, oregano, salt, and pepper in a small bowl.
- 4. Layer Ingredients: In jars, layer the dressing first followed by cucumbers, tomatoes, spinach, red onions, feta cheese, and finally the diced chicken on top.
- 5. Store or Serve: Seal jars with lids for up to three days in the fridge. Shake well before enjoying.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Grilling/Pan-searing
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 jar (approximately 400g)
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Fat: 32g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 22g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 100mg