Layered Holiday Chopped Chicken Salad (Printable)

Festive jar with layered chicken, fresh vegetables, cranberries, and creamy dressing—ready in 35 minutes.

# What you'll need:

→ Chicken

01 - 2 cups cooked chicken breast, chopped (approximately 2 medium breasts)

→ Vegetables

02 - 2 cups romaine lettuce, chopped
03 - 1 cup red cabbage, finely shredded
04 - 1 cup cucumber, diced
05 - 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
06 - 1/2 cup red bell pepper, diced

→ Fruits & Nuts

07 - 1/3 cup dried cranberries
08 - 1/4 cup toasted pecans or walnuts, chopped

→ Cheese

09 - 1/3 cup crumbled feta cheese

→ Dressing

10 - 1/3 cup plain Greek yogurt
11 - 2 tablespoons mayonnaise
12 - 1 1/2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
13 - 1 tablespoon honey
14 - 1/2 teaspoon Dijon mustard
15 - Salt and pepper, to taste

# Method:

01 - Whisk together Greek yogurt, mayonnaise, apple cider vinegar, honey, Dijon mustard, salt, and pepper in a small bowl until smooth.
02 - Divide the dressing evenly among 4 large mason jars (quart size recommended).
03 - In each jar, layer ingredients in the following order: diced cucumber, halved cherry tomatoes, diced red bell pepper, shredded red cabbage, chopped cooked chicken, dried cranberries, crumbled feta cheese, chopped pecans or walnuts, and top with chopped romaine lettuce.
04 - Seal the jars tightly and refrigerate until ready to serve.
05 - Before eating, shake the jar vigorously to combine or pour contents into a bowl and toss well.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Easy to prepare and perfect for meal prep
  • Gluten-Free and packed with fresh ingredients
02 -
  • Substitute turkey for chicken for a different holiday twist
  • Adding sliced avocado just before serving adds creaminess
03 -
  • Use fresh ingredients and chop vegetables uniformly for best layering
  • Keep dressing at the bottom to prevent soggy greens
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