Burrito Bowl Mason Jar Salad Recipe

Name: Burrito Bowl Mason Jar Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 cup quinoa; 2 cups water; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 2 tablespoons lime juice; 1 lime zest; 1/4 cup cilantro, chopped; 8 ounces chicken breasts (2 breasts); 1 tablespoon coconut oil; 1 sweet potato; 1 tablespoon bacon fat; 3 cups romaine lettuce, chopped; 5 tablespoons Greek yogurt; 3/4 cup shredded cheddar cheese

Servings: persons

1 cup quinoa
2 cups water
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 tablespoons lime juice
1 lime zest
1/4 cup cilantro, chopped
8 ounces chicken breasts (2 breasts)
1 tablespoon coconut oil
1 sweet potato
1 tablespoon bacon fat
3 cups romaine lettuce, chopped
5 tablespoons Greek yogurt
3/4 cup shredded cheddar cheese

1
Add quinoa, water, & salt to medium pot & bring to a boil. Cook for 20-25 minutes until water is absorbed & quinoa is fluffy.
2
Set quinoa aside to cool.
3
When cooled, add 1/4 cup chopped cilantro and lime zest/juice.
4
Dry off chicken breasts & season (if desired).
5
Heat coconut oil in skillet & add chicken, cooking for ~4 minutes per side or until cooked through.
6
Remove from skillet & cool.
7
Once cool, cut into small chunks, ~1/2 inch.
8
Chop sweet potato into small 1/2 inch cubes.
9
Heat bacon fat in skillet (if there is not enough oil leftover from the chicken) & add sweet potatoes, stirring every 3-5 minutes, until done.
10
Remove from skillet & cool.
11
Take 5 pint containers & layer your salad in each jar:
12
1 tbsp Greek Yogurt.
13
2 tbsp sweet potato cubes.
14
4 tbsp cilantro lime quinoa.
15
2 tbsp grated cheese.
16
2-3 tbsp chicken.
17
Fill the rest of the way with lettuce.

286

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 cup quinoa, 2 cups water, 1/2 teaspoon salt, 2 tablespoons lime juice, and more.

Yes, Burrito Bowl Mason Jar Salad falls under the Salads category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Keep refrigerated in an airtight container and enjoy within 1–2 days for the best freshness. Best served cold — no reheating needed.

Burrito Bowl Mason Jar Salad

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