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Mediterranean Quinoa Salad in a Jar Recipe

A vibrant and healthy Mediterranean quinoa salad layered in a jar, perfect for meal prep or a quick lunch.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: main dish, Salad
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Calories: 350

Ingredients
  

Quinoa Base
  • 1 cup quinoa rinsed
  • 2 cups water for cooking quinoa
  • 1 teaspoon salt for cooking quinoa
Vegetables
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes halved
  • 1 cucumber diced peeled
  • 1 bell pepper diced any color
  • 1/2 cup red onion finely chopped
  • 1 cup spinach chopped
Beans and Cheese
  • 1 can chickpeas drained and rinsed
  • 1 cup feta cheese crumbled
Dressing
  • 1/4 cup olive oil extra virgin
  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice freshly squeezed
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1 teaspoon salt to taste
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper to taste

Method
 

Cook Quinoa
  1. In a pot, combine quinoa, water, and salt. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes or until water is absorbed.
  2. Remove from heat and let it sit covered for 5 minutes. Fluff with a fork and let it cool.
Prepare Vegetables
  1. While quinoa is cooking, chop the cherry tomatoes, cucumber, bell pepper, red onion, and spinach.
Make Dressing
  1. In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, oregano, salt, and black pepper.
Layer Salad in Jar
  1. In each jar, layer the ingredients starting with the dressing at the bottom, followed by quinoa, chickpeas, vegetables, and feta cheese.
  2. Seal the jars and store in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 12gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 4gFiber: 8gSugar: 3g

Notes

For added flavor, you can include olives or avocado. Adjust the seasoning according to your taste preferences.

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