Lemon Pepper Chicken Mason Jar Salad (Pre-Op)
- Time: 10 minutes
- Servings: 1
- Stage: Pre-Op
INGREDIENTS:
- Rotisserie chicken, cooked, light and dark meat combined - 3 oz (85 grams)
- Red bell pepper - 1/2 medium (70 grams)
- Cucumber - 1/2 medium (150 grams)
- Chickpeas, cooked - 1/3 cup (55 grams)
- Romaine lettuce, chopped - 1 handful (40 grams)
INGREDIENTS FOR DRESSING:
- Red wine vinegar - 1 tbsp (15 grams)
- Olive oil - 1/2 tbsp (7 grams)
- Lemon, juice only - 1/4 medium (12 grams)
- Lemon pepper seasoning - 1/2 tsp
INSTRUCTIONS:
- Shred the rotisserie chicken. Chop the red bell pepper, cucumber, and romaine lettuce.
- Mix the ingredients for the dressing in a 24 oz mason jar. Put on the lid and shake well for the dressing to mix properly.
- Remove the lid and layer in the ingredients in the following order: red bell pepper, cucumber, chickpeas, rotisserie chicken, and romaine lettuce.
- Store in the refrigerator and give it a good shake to mix in the dressing when ready to serve. Enjoy!
*Note: Stays fresh in the refrigerator for 2 days.
NUTRITION FACTS per serving:
- Calories 345
- Protein 30 grams
- Carbs 28 grams
- Fat 14 grams
- Fiber 8 grams
- Sugar 9 grams
- Iron 19% DV
- Calcium 9% DV
- Sodium 27% DV
DV = Daily Value, Based on diet for healthy adults
Nutritionist notes: Please note that this recipe if for future gastric sleeve patients that need to lose weight before their surgery. Do not follow this recipe if you already had your surgery.
Tags: dairy-free, soy-free, gluten-free, high-protein, gastric sleeve, vsg, bariatric, diet, recipe
*The picture is meant for illustrative purposes and may sometimes not be representative of the serving size. For a precise serving size please follow the list of ingredients carefully, using grams as the most exact measurement.