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Mason Jar Salad (PCOS Friendly)

This high protein mediterranean style mason jar salad with tahini dressing will be sure to become one of your favorite salads. It is a great option for a quick meal or lunch that helps to manage symptoms of PCOS/PMOS.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Course, Salad
Calories: 597
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Salad Ingredients
  • 1 lb cooked chicken chopped
  • 2 cup chickpeas drained and rinsed
  • 1 cup cucumbers chopped
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes halved
  • ½ cup black olives sliced
  • ¼ cup red onion diced
  • 4 oz feta cheese crumbled
Tahini Salad Dressing
  • ¼ cup tahini
  • ¼ cup olive oil extra virgin
  • 3 tbsp lemon juice
  • 2 tsp dijon mustard
  • 2 tsp maple syrup
  • ¼ cup water

Equipment

  • mason jars

Method
 

  1. Make the dressing. In a small bowl or salad dressing shaker, mix all salad dressing ingredients except for water together. Once mixed, add water to desired consistency.
  2. Layer the salad ingredients. Using a large mouthed mason jar with sealable lid, start to layer the salad ingredients. First, add the desired amount of salad dressing to the bottom of the mason jar. Then add a layer of each of the following ingredients: chicken, chickpeas, cucumbers, olives, cherry tomatoes, red onion, feta, then lettuce.
  3. Refrigerate until ready to eat.

Notes

Store this salad in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
For variations, substitutions, and tips, see full blog post above.