The Best Veggie Mason Jar Salad {Two Ways!}
This Veggie Mason Jar Salad is packed with protein, with a yummy hummus base for an extra layer of flavour – try making it one of two ways!
Servings: 4 of each jar
Calories: 450kcal
Ingredients
Sweet & Smoky BBQ Salad Jar
- 2 cups cooked quinoa (about 1 cup dry)
- 1 container (283 g) BBQ hummus
- 1 can black beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 (8oz/240 g) package cherry tomatoes, sliced in half
- 1 medium-sized red onion, diced
- 1 mango, diced
- 2 cups Arugula
Taste of the Mediterranean Salad Jar
- 2 cups cooked Israeli couscous (about 1 cup dry)
- 1 container (283 g) pinenut hummus
- 1 cup roasted red peppers
- 1 cup cucumber, diced
- 1 cup marinated artichokes
- 1 (8oz/240g) package store-bought falafels
- 2 cups Baby spinach
Lemon vinaigrette
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 2 tbsp lemon juice
- 1 tsp oregano
- 1/2 tsp salt
Chili lime vinaigrette
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 2 tbsp lime juice
- 1 tsp dijon mustard
- 1 tsp chili powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
Instructions
Sweet & Smoky BBQ Salad Jar
- Cook quinoa according to package directions (usually about 1 cup dry quinoa with 2 cups water on the stovetop or in a rice cooker). Meanwhile, prepare ingredients for 4 (950mL) mason jars. Divide hummus and place in the bottom of each jar, then layer in cooked quinoa, black beans, cherry tomatoes, red onion, mango and arugula. Mix together ingredients for chili lime vinaigrette and pack in separate containers. Serve salad in a deep bowl and toss with vinaigrette.
Taste of the Mediterranean Salad Jar
- Cook Israeli couscous according to package directions (usually about 1 cup dry couscous with 2 cups water on the stovetop or in a rice cooker). Meanwhile, prepare ingredients for jars. Divide hummus among the bottom of each jar, then layer in couscous, roasted red pepper, cucumber, artichokes, falafels and spinach. Mix together ingredients for lemon vinaigrette and pack in separate containers. Serve salad in a deep bowl and toss with vinaigrette.
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Notes
950 ML mason jars as best for individual serving sizes.
Layer the hummus first followed by the grains, veggies and lettuce.
Store the dressing separately to prevent your salad from getting soggy.
These salads will last in the fridge for up to 5 days. When you’re ready to eat, shake everything together and enjoy.
Freeze the quinoa or couscous for up to 3 months in freezer-safe Ziploc bags.
Nutrition
Calories: 450kcal | Carbohydrates: 46g | Protein: 19g | Fat: 25g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 7g | Sodium: 888mg | Potassium: 414mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 850IU | Vitamin C: 45.4mg | Calcium: 160mg | Iron: 4.3mg