The Ultimate Vegetarian Mason Jar Salad (Two Ways!)
The Ultimate Vegetarian Mason Jar Salad is packed with protein and a delicious hummus base that acts as an extra layer of flavour - try the Mediterranean Falafel version or the BBQ Quinoa version with black beans and diced mangos!
Prep Time20 mins
Cook Time10 mins
Total Time30 mins
Course: Salad
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Servings: 4 of each jar
Calories: 450kcal
Sweet & Smoky BBQ Salad Jar
- 2 cups cooked quinoa (about 1 cup dry)
- 1 container (283 g) Sabra Sweet and Smoky BBQ hummus with Jackfruit and Smoked Paprika
- 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) Sabra Roasted Pine Nut 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
Sweet & Smoky BBQ Salad Jar
Cook quinoa according to package directions (usually about 1 cup dry quinoa with 2 cups water on the stovetop for 10 minutes). Meanwhile, prepare ingredients for 4 (950mL) mason jars. Divide hummus and place in the bottom of each jar, then layer in 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 for 10 minutes). 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.
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