Mixed Berry Balsamic Mason Jar Salad is packed with leftover chicken, mixed berries, feta cheese, and arugula, with a mixed berry balsamic vinaigrette. It's a great summer salad for people on the go!
1cupmixed berriesI used equal parts blackberries, blueberries, and chopped strawberries*
1/4cupbalsamic vinegar
1tablespoonpure maple syrup
2teaspoonsfresh lemon juice
1teaspoondijon mustard
1/4cupplus 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
salt and pepperto taste
For the salad:
1 large mason jar
2-3tablespoonsdressing
1/2cupcubed leftover chicken
1/2cupmixed berries
2-3tablespoonsfeta cheese
1/3cuparugula
Instructions
Prepare the dressing:
Place the berries, balsamic vinegar, maple syrup, lemon juice, mustard, salt and pepper, to taste in a blender or food processor and process until fairly smooth. With the machine running, add the olive oil through the feed tube and process until the dressing reaches the desired consistency. Taste and add the desired amount of salt and pepper. Set aside.
Layer the salad:
Place the dressing in the bottom of the mason jar followed by the chicken, mixed berries, feta cheese, and arugula. Place the lid on and store in the refrigerator until ready to eat. Mix the salad with a fork, and enjoy!
Notes
*Any berry combination will do, so use your favorites!
If you want your dressing really smooth, run it through a fine mesh strainer. You'll have plenty of dressing for multiple salads. Dressing will keep in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 5 days. Nutrition information includes all of the dressing though you won't need it all.
The amounts of the ingredients will vary depending on the size of the mason jar.