Description
Greek Chicken Mason Jar Salad is a vibrant and flavorful meal that combines juicy chicken, fresh vegetables, and tangy feta cheese—all beautifully layered in a convenient jar. Perfect for busy days, this salad is not only healthy but also Instagram-worthy! Enjoy a mini Mediterranean escape during lunch with this easy-to-make recipe that impresses both the palate and the eyes.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (1.5 lbs)
- 4 cups baby spinach
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 medium cucumber, diced
- 1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese
- 1/3 cup pitted Kalamata olives, halved
- 1/4 medium red onion, thinly sliced
- Juice of 1 lemon (about 2 tbsp)
- 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C). Season chicken breasts with salt and pepper and place on a lined baking tray.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes until cooked through. Let rest before slicing.
- While the chicken cools, wash and prepare the spinach, cucumber, tomatoes, red onion, and olives.
- In each Mason jar, layer the ingredients starting with lemon juice and olive oil at the bottom. Add cucumbers, red onions, tomatoes, feta cheese, olives, sliced chicken, and finish with spinach.
- Seal jars tightly and enjoy immediately or store for later!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 jar (400g)
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 21g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 95mg
Keywords: For added flavor, marinate the chicken in olive oil and oregano for an hour before cooking. You can replace feta with goat cheese or add roasted red peppers for variation. Store jars in the fridge for up to four days; add greens just before serving to maintain freshness.