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salad in a jar layered with chicken, lettuce, quinoa, bell pepper, red onion, cucumber, tomato and dressing.
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Salad In A Jar

Salad in a jar is a convenient, healthy meal prep option! Customize with your favorite greens, protein, and veggies.
Course Salad
Cuisine American
Keyword layered salad, salad in jar
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 0 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Servings 1 serving
Calories 398kcal
Author Courtney

Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons balsamic vinaigrette or your preferred dressing
  • 6 cherry tomatoes halved
  • 1/4 cup red onion diced
  • 1/4 cup bell pepper diced, yellow, orange, or red
  • 1/2 cup cooked chicken or preferred protein
  • 1/2 cup cooked quinoa or chickpeas
  • 2 cups romaine lettuce chopped

Instructions

  • Start by adding the vinaigrette to the bottom of 24-32 oz mason jar with a wide mouth.
  • Layer the cherry tomatoes, cucumbers, then the red onion, bell pepper, chicken, quinoa, and finish with the romaine lettuce.
  • Place the lid on the jar and then keep the salad refrigerated if not consuming immediately. The salad can be stored like this for up to 4 days.
  • When ready to eat, just shake the jar to distribute the dressing throughout the salad or pour it into a bowl and mix gently.

Notes

  • You can use your preferred dressing. Dressing starts at 2 tablespoons a serving, but you could use more or less as needed.
  • Use ingredients that you prefer like grilled chicken, boiled eggs, or tofu. Nuts and seeds add a nice crunch, or you could use croutons.
  • Using a wide mouth jar makes it easy to make the salad and then of course get it out.
  • If you don't have jars you can also use any other tall containers.

Nutrition

Calories: 398kcal | Carbohydrates: 35g | Protein: 25g | Fat: 18g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 53mg | Sodium: 351mg | Potassium: 911mg | Fiber: 7g | Sugar: 9g | Vitamin A: 9887IU | Vitamin C: 78mg | Calcium: 81mg | Iron: 4mg