BALSAMIC GRILLED CHICKEN SALAD

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This healthy salad can be packed for a quick work lunch or a weekend picnic. Loaded with veggies, quinoa, grilled chicken and leafy greens, this fresh and delicious meal is full of vitamins and protein. Perfectly layered in a Mason jar, your lettuce and vegetables will remain nice and crisp until you're ready to dig in. Once you've mastered this recipe, mix and match your favourite vegetables, proteins and greens to make any salad you want. They are easy to assemble and can be stored in the fridge for up to five days. Recipe courtesy of walmart.ca/discoverfresh.

Provided by Mary Jenny

Categories     Chicken

Time 5m

Yield 1 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

2/3 cup olive oil
1/4 cup orange juice
2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
1/8 teaspoon salt
button mushroom
cooked quinoa
blanched asparagus
grilled chicken
chopped tomato
chopped bell pepper
mache greens or 1 leaf lettuce

Steps:

  • Whisk 2⁄3 cup extra virgin olive oil with 1/4 cup orange juice, 2 tbsp balsamic vinegar, 1 tbsp Dijon mustard and 1/8 tsp salt. Set aside.
  • Layer a Mason jar with button mushrooms, quinoa, asparagus, chicken, tomatoes and peppers. Top with leaf lettuce. Drizzle with dressing, put on lid and shake before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 1339.7, Fat 144.8, SaturatedFat 19.9, Sodium 471.8, Carbohydrate 12.7, Fiber 0.6, Sugar 10.1, Protein 1.2

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