Ketogenic Chicken Caesar Salad in Mason Jars

A lightened-up version of the classic Caesar salad, made with crisp romaine lettuce, shredded cooked chicken, a creamy dressing made with mayonnaise and Parmesan cheese, and a hint of garlic. This salad is perfect for a quick and easy lunch or dinner, and it's easy to make ahead of time and store in mason jars for easy grab-and-go meals.

The Caesar salad was created in Tijuana, Mexico, in 1924 by Italian immigrant Caesar Cardini. Cardini was running a small restaurant and, according to legend, had run out of fresh ingredients. He threw together a salad with romaine lettuce, croutons, Parmesan cheese, olive oil, and a raw egg yolk dressing. The salad was an immediate hit, and it has since become one of the most popular salads in the world.

Prep time: 15 | Cook time: 0 | Serves: 4

Ingredients

• 1 pound cooked chicken, shredded
• 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
• 1/4 cup mayonnaise
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
• 1 head romaine lettuce, chopped

Instructions

1. In a large bowl, combine the chicken, Parmesan cheese, mayonnaise, olive oil, garlic, salt, and pepper.
2. Mix well to combine.
3. Add the lettuce to the bowl and toss to coat.
4. Divide the salad evenly among 4 mason jars.
5. Seal the jars and refrigerate for at least 2 hours before serving.

Why It Works

• The combination of crispy romaine lettuce, shredded cooked chicken, and a creamy dressing made with mayonnaise and Parmesan cheese is a classic combination that is always a winner.
• Using mason jars to store the salad makes it easy to make ahead of time and grab and go for a quick and easy meal.