I don’t know about everyone else, but our schedules have been so busy that quick meals are a must lately. Quick meals that are healthy and can be prepared ahead have been a lifesaver. Healthy meals without compromising flavor is a plus for us.
Last week I decided to create a Southwest Salad in a Jar. Each with ingredients that my kids will eat.
The simplest ingredients can turn into the yummiest dishes.
Salad in a Jar, Southwest Chicken Salad
Ingredients
- 1 pint Cherry Tomatoes Cut in half
- 1 Can Black beans Heat and season with salt, pepper and cumin
- 1 Can Kernel Corn Heat with butter and seasoning
- 1 Container Shaved Parmesan Cheese
- 1 Bag Lettuce of Choice
- 1 Diced red bell peppers
- 1 Diced Orange Bell Pepper
- 1 Diced Purple Onion
- 1 Handfull Tortilla Strips
- Diced Jalapeno Peppers in a jar
- Jalapeno Dressing Use as much or as little as you want
- 1 Diced Avocado
Notes
- The dressing goes in first. I didn't measure my dressing, I just eye balled the level of the salad dressing.
- Grilled chicken goes in next. I grilled the chicken and diced into medium size pieces. Cooled and add to the jar.
- Red and Orange Bell Peppers go in next.
- Purple onions.
- Then the corn. The corn I cooked in a little butter with all-seasoning. Allow the corn to cool before adding the corn into the jar.
- The black beans I heated and cooked with a little salt, pepper and cumin. Allow to cool and then add to the jar.
- Add Jalapenos and tomatoes.
- Next add the most important part the Lettuce. I chose the lettuce blend that included iceberg lettuce, romaine, carrots and purple cabbage. A good choice.
- Lastly add the tortilla strips on top.
- Seal the jar with the lid.
- Shake. Shake. Shake.
