Apple Harvest Mason Jar Salads

August 17, 2016

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With layers of chicken, apples, cranberries, blue cheese, and pecans, these Apple Harvest Mason Jar Salads with Cider Vinaigrette are an easy and healthy lunch-on-the-go. Prep ahead and keep salads fresh in your refrigerator for days with this simple technique!

For the Cider Vinaigrette Dressing:
3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
3 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
1 teaspoon onion powder
4 teaspoons Dijon mustard
4 teaspoons maple syrup
½ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon pepper

4 cups chopped romaine lettuce (or other greens of choice)
8 ounces cooked boneless skinless chicken breasts, diced into bite-sized pieces
2 apples, diced
Juice from ½ of a lemon
1 cup dried cranberries
4 ounces crumbled blue cheese or feta cheese
1 cup pecans, coarsely chopped and toasted

4 (quart-size) mason jars

Whisk together dressing ingredients in a small bowl or measuring cup until completely combined. Place a few tablespoons of dressing at the bottom of each jar. Place diced apple in a small bowl and squeeze...
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Nutritions

Calories
946

Sodium
961mg
40% DV

Fat
53g
82% DV

Protein
59g
119% DV

Carbs
46g
15% DV

Fiber
9g
39% DV