5 from 1 vote
Perfect for on-the-go lunches or quick and easy dinners, salad in a jar offers a delicious, balanced meal that's ready to enjoy anytime, anywhere.
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No. of Servings
Ingredients
- 1 ½ tbsp olive oil
- 1 ½ tbsp balsamic vinegar
- 1 tbsp dijon mustard
- ½ tsp dried oregano
- ½ cup cooked quinoa (cook according to package and bring to room temperature)
- ½ cup chicken (cooked)
- ¼ cup red peppers (diced)
- ¼ cup tomatoes (diced)
- 1 tbsp kalamata olives (diced)
- ¼ cup cucumbers (sliced)
- 1 cup mixed green (arugula, baby spinach & chard are options)
- 1 tbsp feta cheese (crumbled)
- salt and pepper (to taste)
Instructions
- In a large mason jar add oil, vinegar, mustard, oregano, salt and pepper. Put the lid on the jar and shake to mix dressing.
- Add quinoa, chicken, peppers, tomatoes, olives, cucumber, greens and then cheese to the jar in that order. The order in which you add ingredients is important.
- When ready to eat, pour salad onto a plate and enjoy.
Notes
Makes 1 salad
2 Responses
My first favorite when I found Faithful Workout online! Makes such a pretty plate when poured out and so flavorful! I like to make 3 at a time if on my food prep plan for the week so that I can take to work on the go!
Thanks for your great feedback and for your tip on the food prep idea!