Chicken Kale Caesar Salad “In a Jar”

Salad in jar… Why have I never made these before? They are so easy to make! I made a Chicken Caesar Kale Salad, but any type of your favorite salad would work.  I have always kind of steered away from using kale in a salad. I always found it kind of bitter. But after I made this Kale, Strawberry and Avocado Salad, I learned that squeezing a lemon over the kale first and then massaging it with your hands turns the kale a bright green. This helps get rid of that bitter taste.   

Chicken Kale Caesar Salad

I think they make a great make ahead meal for lunches or busy week nights. Just make sure you put the dressing in the jar first and then add the ingredients on top, otherwise you will end up with a soggy salad. 

Chicken Kale Caesar Salad

For the dressing I used Simply Organic’s Classic Caesar mix. Simply mix the packet with milk and Greek yogurt and viola, you have a tasty dressing!

Chicken Kale Caesar Salad

Chicken Kale Caesar Salad 

Chicken Kale Caesar Salad
Serves 4
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Prep Time
15 min
Total Time
15 min
Prep Time
15 min
Total Time
15 min
Nutrition Facts
Serving Size
217g
Amount Per Serving
Calories 264
Calories from Fat 121
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 14g
21%
Saturated Fat 4g
20%
Trans Fat 0g
Polyunsaturated Fat 4g
Monounsaturated Fat 5g
Cholesterol 62mg
21%
Sodium 398mg
17%
Total Carbohydrates 11g
4%
Dietary Fiber 1g
6%
Sugars 6g
Protein 24g
Vitamin A
14%
Vitamin C
24%
Calcium
20%
Iron
8%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your Daily Values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
Ingredients
  1. 1 cup bread, cubed
  2. 1 tablespoon olive oil
  3. Salt and pepper to taste
  4. 1 package Simply Organic Classic Caesar dressing mix
  5. 1/2 cup milk
  6. 1/2 cup Greek yogurt
  7. 1/2 pound boneless chicken breasts, cooked and cubed
  8. 2 tomatoes, sliced
  9. 1 bunch kale, washed and torn removing thick stem
  10. 1/2 lemon, juiced
  11. Dash of salt
  12. 1/3 cup Parmesan cheese, shredded
  13. 4 pint jars, for serving (optional)
Instructions
  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
  2. In a small bowl, combine bread cubes, olive oil, salt and pepper, and gently mix. Add bread cubes to baking sheet in a single layer and bake for 15 minutes or until crispy.
  3. Meanwhile, make the dressing by adding Classic Caesar packet, milk and Greek yogurt to a small bowl or jar with a lid and mix.
  4. Add kale to a medium size bowl, squeeze lemon over kale, sprinkle with remaining salt and massage with hands until it turns a bright green. This helps takes the bitterness out of the kale.
  5. Add 2 tablespoons of Caesar dressing to each jar. Evenly divide the cooked chicken, tomatoes, kale, croutons and Parmesan cheese. Add to jars.
  6. Serve immediately or top with lids and refrigerate until ready to eat. To serve, pour salad onto a plate.
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