Mustard Chicken and Spinach Salad in a Mason Jar

Mustard Chicken and Spinach Salad in a Mason Jar

This chicken and spinach salad is topped with walnuts and sweet grapes. And since it’s in a Mason jar it can go anywhere!

The flavorful mustard and herb dressing is so simple to make, you might find yourself whipping up an extra batch to keep in the fridge for other meals.

The dressing also makes a great marinade for chicken, or drizzle on top of steamed vegetables.

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Mustard Chicken and Spinach Salad in a Mason Jar

This chicken and spinach salad is topped with walnuts and sweet grapes. And, since it's in a Mason jar it can go anywhere.

Course Salad
Prep Time 20 mins
Cook Time 0 mins
Total Time 20 mins
Servings 4 servings
Calories 264 kcal
Author BODi

Ingredients

  • ½ cup red wine vinegar
  • 4 tsp. olive oil
  • 2 Tbsp. country-style Dijon mustard
  • 2 Tbsp. finely chopped tarragon
  • 1 cup thinly sliced celery
  • 8 oz. cooked chicken breast boneless, skinless, cut into ½-inch cubes
  • 2 cups red grapes
  • 4 cups raw spinach
  • ¼ cup raw walnut halves

Instructions

  1. Combine vinegar, oil, mustard, and tarragon in a small bowl; whisk to blend. Evenly divide dressing between 4 half-pint Mason jars. Set aside.
  2. Evenly layer celery, chicken, grapes, spinach, and walnuts on top of dressing in jars.
  3. Serve immediately or cover and refrigerate for up to 3 days. Shake before serving.

Recipe Notes

The Nutrition Facts box below provides estimated nutritional information for this recipe.

Nutrition Facts
Mustard Chicken and Spinach Salad in a Mason Jar
Amount Per Serving (1 serving)
Calories 264 Calories from Fat 108
% Daily Value*
Fat 12g18%
Saturated Fat 2g13%
Cholesterol 48mg16%
Sodium 271mg12%
Carbohydrates 19g6%
Fiber 2g8%
Sugar 13g14%
Protein 21g42%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

Container Equivalents
1 Green
½ Purple
½ Red
1 Blue
1 tsp.

2B Mindset Plate It!
A great lunch option. Replace strawberries with more veggies for dinner.

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Photo by Amanda Meixner

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