Balsamic Cranberry Walnut Mason Jar Salad
This cozy, sweet-and-savory combo tastes like fall but works any time of year. It’s packed with fiber, healthy fats, and antioxidant-rich ingredients—perfect for heart health and keeping your energy steady.
Equipment
- Mason Jar
Ingredients
For The Jars
- 2 tbsp balsamic vinaigrette
- 1 green onion, sliced
- 1/8 cup dried cranberries
- 1/4 - 1/2 cup roasted butternut squash
- 1 3 - 4 oz roasted chicken breast, chopped
- 1/4 cup goat cheese
- small handful of walnuts (or pecans/ nut of choice)
- 2 cups fresh leafy greens
Homemade Balsamic Vinaigrette
- 1 tbsp honey
- 1/2 tsp Dijon mustard
- 1 tbsp poppy seeds
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 1/4 tsp paprika
- 1/4 cup balsamic vinegar
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
Instructions
Balsamic Vinaigrette
- Whisk together all ingredients except the olive oil.
- Slowly add olive oil, whisking until fully emulsified. Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator.
Mason Jar Salads
- Layer in ingredients in a 16 or 32 oz. mason jar in this order: Balsamic vinaigrette, green onion, dried cranberries, butternut squash, chicken, goat cheese, walnuts, fresh greens.
- Seal to keep contents airtight and store in the fridge.
Notes
This recipe is also great with diced apples in place of the cranberries.
Roasted sweet potato can be swapped for the butternut squash.