Layered Mediterranean-inspired salad jars with lemony chickpeas, marinated artichokes, crisp veggies, and feta cheese. A portable, protein-packed lunch that stays fresh for days!
Author:ranime
Prep Time:15 mins
Cook Time:0 mins
Total Time:15 mins
Yield:1 salad jar (scale as needed) 1x
Category:Lunch/Meal Prep
Method:No-Cook Assembly
Cuisine:Mediterranean
Ingredients
Scale
Dressing (per jar):
2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
1 tbsp lemon juice
1/2 tsp dried oregano
1/4 tsp garlic powder
Salt & pepper to taste
Layers (per 16-oz jar):
1/2 cup cooked chickpeas (drained/rinsed)
1/4 cup marinated artichoke hearts, chopped
1/4 cup diced cucumber
1/4 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
2 tbsp crumbled feta cheese
2 tbsp Kalamata olives, sliced
1/4 cup shredded red cabbage
1/4 cup baby spinach or arugula
1 tbsp toasted pine nuts (optional)
Optional Add-ins:
2 tbsp cooked quinoa or couscous
1 tbsp sun-dried tomatoes
1 tsp capers
Instructions
Make dressing: Whisk olive oil, lemon juice, oregano, garlic powder, salt, and pepper in a small bowl.
Layer jars: Start with dressing at the bottom. Add ingredients in this order: chickpeas → artichokes → cucumbers → tomatoes → feta → olives → cabbage → greens. Top with pine nuts.
Seal and store: Refrigerate upright for up to 4 days. The dressing marinates the ingredients from the bottom up.
Serve: Shake jar to distribute dressing, then empty into a bowl or eat straight from the jar.
Notes
Meal prep: Assemble up to 4 jars at once for weekly lunches
Vegan option: Omit feta or use vegan cheese
Gluten-free: Ensure all ingredients are GF-certified