Cashew Crunch Edamame Meal Prep Salad Jars
These chicken and grain salad jars are layered with edamame, crisp vegetables, crunchy cashews, and a simple homemade stir-fry sauce for a fun meal prep lunch. With multiple sources of protein and plenty of colorful plant foods, they’re substantial, satisfying, and actually exciting to eat. Customize easily! {Dairy-Free, Gluten-Free Friendly}
Servings 4 servings
Calories 407kcal
Ingredients
- 1-1½ cups cooked quinoa (¼-⅓ cup per jar) or preferred whole grain
- 2 cups shelled edamame or more, if omitting chicken
- 6-8 ounces cooked chicken, diced optional
- 1 cup shredded carrots
- 1 cup cucumbers, diced
- 1-2 cups purple cabbage or coleslaw mix depending on size of jar
- ¼ cup cashews or peanuts
- Diced green onions
- Chili crunch and/or kewpie mayo for topping
Dressing Ingredients
- ¼ cup low sodium soy sauce
- 1 tablespoons rice wine vinegar
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- 1 tablespoon lime juice
- 1 tablespoons sriracha
- 2 tablespoons honey or maple syrup
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 3 tablespoons water
Instructions
- In a small bowl or jar, whisk together the dressing ingredients. Tip: use a measuring cup with a spout for easy pouring.
- Pour the dressing evenly among four wide-mouth mason jars.
- Divide the edamame evenly among the jars, followed by the cooked grain. Add the cooked chicken, if using, then layer in the shredded carrots, diced cucumbers, and coleslaw mix.
- Top each jar with 1 tablespoon of cashews or peanuts and sliced green onion.
- Cover the jars tightly and refrigerate until ready to eat.
- When ready to eat, shake the jar well to distribute the dressing or pour the contents into a bowl and toss. Top with chili crunch and/or kewpie mayo. Can add during meal prep, too.
Notes
- Store in the fridge to up to 4 days since the chicken/grain was cooked. I like to air fry chicken/cook a whole pot of the grain & freeze the rest for later. OR
- Use grains from freezer and rotisserie chicken for convenience.
- A 16-32 ounce glass jar will work and you can fill any extra space with coleslaw/cabbage.
Nutrition
Calories: 407kcal | Carbohydrates: 36.4g | Protein: 32g | Fat: 15.5g | Sodium: 813mg | Fiber: 8.5g | Sugar: 15g