How long can these salads last for meal prep?

In the mason jars, the salads keep for 4-5 days in the fridge. By the 5th day, the veggies may lose some of their crispness, but will still taste great and be perfectly fine to eat. I typically make 4 salads on a Sunday to eat for lunch Monday-Thursday.

What about ingredient substitutions?

You can omit any ingredient you like! Go ahead and add more of something or add a different veggie, protein, or grain. As long as you follow the layering ‘rules’ stated above, it will still be great.

What size of mason jar?

I wrote this recipe using the large quart (32oz) sized mason jars. They are big and make large very filling salads. You could use pint (16oz) sized jars and make 8 salads instead of 4. This is good option if you want the salads to be the side, instead of the main course.

Where can I buy mason jars?

You can find mason jars at many stores! Most grocery stores will carry them, at a store like Target or Walmart, even hardware stores. Or of course you can find them online!

Unique and Easy Layered Quinoa Mason Jar Salad Recipe

Description

These Layered Quinoa Mason Jar Salads are a quick and easy way to bring a healthy lunch to work! They’re the perfect way to get your veggies in, and they’re layered to keep nothing soggy!

Ingredients

Scale

For the salad:

1 cup canned chickpeas
1 cup chopped cucumbers
1 cup chopped cherry tomatoes
1 cup cooked quinoa
1/2 cup chopped flat leaf parsley
3 – 4 cups arugula

For the dressing:

2 tablespoon olive oil
Juice of 1 lemon
1 teaspoon dijon mustard
1 teaspoon maple syrup
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
Salt & pepper to taste

Instructions

Start with the dressing. In a small mixing bowl, combine all of the ingredients. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
When you’re ready to assemble the salads, divide the dressing evenly between two wide-mouth mason jars (quart size). Then, divide the remaining ingredients evenly and place them in the mason jars in the order listed. Refrigerate until ready to eat, then cover with a lid.
Pour the contents of the mason jar into a bowl before serving. Stir to evenly distribute the dressing and serve!

Chickpea & Quinoa Mason Jar Salad

Notes

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Category: Salad
Method: None
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 2 servings
Calories: 370kcal
Sugar: 7g
Sodium: 436mg
Fat: 18g
Saturated Fat: 2g
Unsaturated Fat: 0g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 45g
Fiber: 9g
Protein: 11g
Cholesterol: 0mg

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