Healthy Salad in a Jar
This easy and colorful salad in a jar is packed with fresh vegetables, grains, and a tangy dressing, making it the perfect on-the-go meal.
Ingredients
- 2 cups Mixed greens
- 1 cup Cherry tomatoes halved
- 1 medium Cucumber sliced
- 1 medium Carrot shredded
- 1/2 cup Cooked quinoa
- 1/2 cup Chickpeas cooked or canned, drained and rinsed
- 1 tbsp Olive oil
- 1 tbsp Lemon juice
- 1 tbsp Apple cider vinegar
- 1 tsp Honey
- to taste Salt
- to taste Black pepper
Instructions
- Prepare all your ingredients by chopping the vegetables and cooking the quinoa (if not already done). Use a clean mason jar or glass jar for packing.
- Start by adding the dressing to the bottom of the jar. Whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, apple cider vinegar, honey, salt, and black pepper.
- Layer the ingredients starting with the heaviest ones at the bottom: quinoa, chickpeas, shredded carrots, cucumber slices, and cherry tomatoes.
- Top the jar with the mixed greens, pushing them down gently to compact the salad. Seal the jar tightly with the lid and refrigerate.
- When you're ready to eat, shake the jar to distribute the dressing and enjoy your healthy salad on the go!
Notes
This salad in a jar is easily customizable! You can add proteins like grilled chicken, tofu, or nuts, and swap the quinoa with farro or brown rice for variety.
Nutrition
Calories: 300kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 12gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 1gSodium: 350mgPotassium: 450mgFiber: 8gSugar: 8gVitamin A: 150IUVitamin C: 20mgCalcium: 60mgIron: 3mg
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