Keto Avocado Chicken Salad (Print version)

A protein-rich salad with creamy avocado and tender chicken layered in mason jars for easy meals.

# What You Need:

→ Protein

01 - 2 cups cooked chicken breast, diced or shredded

→ Vegetables

02 - 2 ripe avocados, diced
03 - 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
04 - 1 cup cucumber, diced
05 - 1/2 cup red onion, finely chopped
06 - 1/2 cup baby spinach leaves

→ Dressing

07 - 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
08 - 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
09 - 1 garlic clove, minced
10 - 1/2 teaspoon sea salt
11 - 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper

→ Garnish

12 - 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro, chopped

# Directions:

01 - In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, lime juice, minced garlic, sea salt, and ground black pepper until emulsified.
02 - Divide the prepared dressing evenly among the bottom of 4 large mason jars.
03 - Layer the salad ingredients in each jar in the following order: red onion, cucumber, cherry tomatoes, chicken, avocado, and baby spinach.
04 - Top each jar with chopped cilantro if desired.
05 - Seal jars tightly with lids and refrigerate until ready to serve.
06 - To serve, shake the jar vigorously to distribute the dressing throughout, or pour contents into a bowl and toss to combine.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • No mayo means no guilt: The lime and olive oil dressing is bright and clean, making you feel like you're actually nourishing yourself instead of just getting through lunch.
  • Built-in portion control: Everything's measured and sealed, so you won't mindlessly overeat when hunger hits.
  • Shake and eat simplicity: There's something oddly satisfying about shaking a jar and having dinner ready in seconds.
02 -
  • Avocado is the ticking clock: These jars stay fresh and delicious for about two days max before the avocado starts browning and getting mealy, so plan accordingly and don't make them for the entire week.
  • Layering order is everything: Putting heavier, more durable ingredients in the middle and spinach on top keeps everything in perfect condition until you're ready to eat, so don't get creative and rearrange.
03 -
  • Pat dry your vegetables: Moisture is the enemy of crispness, so take an extra minute to pat everything dry with paper towels before layering.
  • Shake hard before eating: The dressing needs to travel all the way up the jar, so don't be timid with that shake, channel your frustrations into it and you'll have better results.
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