Chicken, Zoodle & Sorghum Mason Jar Salad

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Prep Time

15 Minutes

Make Time

5 Minutes

Yield

4 servings

Sorghum Form

Whole Grain

If you don’t want to use a Mason jar, you can assemble and serve this salad on individual plates.

Pre-packaged grated carrots, shredded cabbage and zucchini zoodles (noodles) can be used as a time-saver.

Store extra salad dressing in the refrigerator for 2 weeks. Shake well before using.

Recipe developed by:
Triad to Wellness

Ingredients

Miso Ginger Dressing Ingredients:

  • 1/4 cup coconut aminos
  • 1/4 cup rice wine vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon white miso paste
  • 7 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon sesame oil
  • 2 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 tablespoon, ginger, finely grated
  • 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional)

Salad Ingredients:

  • 2 medium zucchini, spiralized into "zoodles"
  • 1 cup carrots, shredded
  • 1 cup red cabbage, shredded
  • 1 cup shelled edamame
  • 1 cup bean sprouts
  • 3 cups whole grain sorghum, cooked according to package directions
  • 1 tablespoon black sesame seeds
  • 1 1/2 cups baby spinach
  • 12 ounces chicken breast, cooked and diced

Instructions

Salad Dressing:

  1. Add all of the ingredients together in a small mixing bowl and whisk until emulsified. Make sure all of the miso paste is dissolved in the dressing. Set aside.

Salad Assembly for an individual 1 quart Mason jar:

  1. Pour 4 tablespoons of the Miso Ginger Salad Dressing in the bottom of the Mason jar.
  2. Layer 1/2 cup "zoodles", 1/4 cup shredded carrots, 1/4 cup shredded red cabbage, 1/4 cup shelled edamame, 1/4 cup bean sprouts, and 6 ounces sorghum.
  3. Sprinkle with 3/4 teaspoon black sesame seeds, and top with 3 ounces baby spinach.
  4. When ready to eat the salad, shake the salad into a serving bowl. Add chicken and mix until well combined. Note: for best results, add the chicken on the day you will eat it.
  5. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts

Calories per serving
415
Fat per serving
6g
Saturated fat per serving
.5g
Sodium per serving
520mg
Carbohydrates per serving
45g
Fiber per serving
10g
Sugar per serving
9g
Protein per serving
40g

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