Mason Jar Salad
A vibrant, crunchy, and satisfying salad that’s quick to prepare and customizable to your taste.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: 2 servings
- Category: Main Course
- Method: No Cooking
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
- Leafy greens (spinach, romaine, or kale)
- Cherry tomatoes, halved
- Cucumbers, diced
- Bell peppers, diced
- Carrots, shredded
- Chickpeas or kidney beans
- Feta cheese, crumbled
- Olive oil
- Balsamic vinegar
- Salt and pepper
Instructions
- Start with the Dressing: Pour olive oil and balsamic vinegar at the bottom of your mason jar, followed by a pinch of salt and pepper.
- Layer the Heaviest Ingredients: Add cucumbers and shredded carrots to maintain their crispness.
- Add the Protein and Firm Veggies: Layer in your choice of protein (chickpeas or kidney beans) along with firm veggies like bell peppers.
- Top with Leafy Greens: Fill the rest of the jar with leafy greens, pushing them down slightly to pack everything in.
Notes
This salad can be made ahead of time and stored in the refrigerator for up to 5 days. Always add dressing at the bottom to keep greens crisp.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 9g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
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