Cranberry Peanut Salad Bowls

Total Time: About 20 Minutes | Makes about 7 Servings

A refreshing and protein-packed salad perfect for weekly meal prep! Loaded with juicy chicken breast, crisp cucumbers, creamy feta, crunchy peanuts, sweet cranberries, and tossed in balsamic vinaigrette — it's a balanced, flavorful meal that's easy to grab and go.

What You Need (Makes 7 Servings):

• 24 oz chicken breast (about 3.5 oz per serving)

• 4 cucumbers (about ½ cucumber per serving)

• 3 Green Bell Peppers (about 1/2 cup chopped per serving)

• 2 cups feta or goat cheese (about ¼ cup per serving)

• 1½ cups dried cranberries (about 3 tbsp per serving)

• 1 cup peanuts (about 2 tbsp per serving)

• 4 bags of lettuce (about ½ bag per serving)

• Balsamic vinaigrette dressing

• Seasonings of choice

  
  

Directions:

1. Prep the Chicken:

   • Slice chicken into small chunks and season as desired.

   • Cook in a non-stick pan for 10–14 minutes or until fully cooked. Set aside.

2. Chop Veggies:

   • Dice cucumbers and bell peppers into bite-sized pieces and set aside.

3. Assemble Meal Prep Containers:

   • Lay out 7 containers.

   • Add equal portions of feta, dried cranberries, peanuts, green peppers and cucumbers to each.

   • Store in the refrigerator.

4. Store Chicken Separately:

   • Keep cooked chicken in its own container for easy reheating.

5. When Ready to Eat:

   • Add lettuce to a bowl.

   • Reheat chicken (let cool slightly), then add to salad along with toppings.

   • Drizzle with balsamic vinaigrette and enjoy!