Description
Colorful Veggie Mason Jar Salads are a convenient, make-ahead meal featuring layers of fresh vegetables, proteins, and dressings in a portable jar. Perfect for meal prep, these salads stay crisp and vibrant for days.
Ingredients
– 1/2 cup Extra Virgin Olive Oil
– 1/4 cup Fresh Lemon Juice
– 2 tablespoons Apple Cider Vinegar
– 1 tablespoon Dijon Mustard
– 1 tablespoon Honey or Maple Syrup
– 1 clove Garlic, minced
– 1/4 cup Freshly Chopped Herbs
– 1/2 teaspoon Sea Salt
– 1/4 teaspoon Black Pepper
– 1/2 cup Cherry Tomatoes
– 1/4 cup Diced Cucumber
– 1/4 cup Diced Red Onion
– 1/4 cup Diced Bell Pepper
– 1/2 cup Cooked Quinoa or Chickpeas
– 1/4 cup Crumbled Feta Cheese
– 1/4 cup Sliced Kalamata Olives
– 2 cups Tightly Packed, Dry Mixed Greens
– 2 tablespoons Toasted Sunflower Seeds or Sliced Almonds
Instructions
- Start by adding dressing to the bottom of a quart-sized mason jar.
- Layer harder vegetables like tomatoes, cucumbers, bell peppers, and red onion next.
- Add softer ingredients like corn and black beans.
- Top with mixed greens and optional proteins or cheeses.
- Seal the jar and refrigerate for up to 5 days.
- When ready to eat, shake the jar to distribute the dressing and enjoy straight from the jar or pour into a bowl.
Notes
- Keep dressing at the bottom to prevent greens from wilting.
- Use wide-mouth jars for easier assembly and eating.
- Customize with your favorite vegetables, proteins, and dressings.
- These are perfect for lunches, picnics, or on-the-go meals.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: International
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 jar
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 0mg