Description
Mason jar salads are a colorful and nutritious option for busy individuals seeking quick, healthy meals. Enjoy vibrant layers packed with flavor and freshness.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups fresh greens (spinach or arugula)
- 1 cup cucumbers, diced
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 cup bell peppers, diced (mixed colors)
- 1 cup chickpeas, canned or cooked
- 3 tablespoons vinaigrette dressing
Instructions
- Gather all ingredients and clean mason jars.
- If making homemade dressing, whisk together olive oil, vinegar, mustard, salt, and pepper in a bowl.
- Begin layering by adding the dressing at the bottom of each jar.
- Follow with cucumbers and bell peppers for stability.
- Add chickpeas next, then layer cherry tomatoes.
- Finally, top with fresh greens to keep them crisp.
- Seal jars tightly and store in the fridge until ready to eat.
Notes
- Customize your salad with seasonal vegetables or additional proteins like quinoa or beans for variety.
- Use acid-based dressings at the bottom to maintain freshness.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Layering
- Cuisine: Healthy
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 jar (450g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 220mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 12g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 0mg