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2018 Week 10 Chicken and veggie Mason Jar salad

INGREDIENTS

FOR THE JARS

1 lb. Brussels sprouts, trimmed and halved

1 lb. Butternut squash, cut into small cubes

2 tbsp. olive oil, divided

1 tsp. dried thyme

kosher salt

Freshly ground black pepper

3 c. sliced grilled chicken

2 c. finely sliced kale

FOR THE DRESSING

1/4 cup apple juice

1/4 cup apple cider vinegar

2/3 cup extra virgin olive oil

1/2 shallot, minced

1 tbsp. Dijon mustard

1 tsp. honey

kosher salt

Freshly ground black pepper

INSTRUCTIONS 

  1. Preheat oven to 425. On a large baking sheet, mix Brussels sprouts and butternut squash  with 1 tbsp olive oil. Season with salt and pepper and thyme. Bake until vegetables are tender, 25-30 minutes.
  2. Meanwhile, make the vinaigrette. In a blender mix the following ingredients juice, vinegar, olive oil, shallot, mustard and honey, pulse until smooth and combined. Season with salt and pepper.
  3. Layer mason jars in the following order; dressing, vegetables, chicken and kale. 
  4. Enjoy! 
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