Mediterranean Quinoa Salad in a Jar Recipe
Make your meal prep exciting with this Mediterranean Quinoa Salad in a Jar Recipe! Bursting with fresh flavors and vibrant colors, this quick and nutritious salad is perfect for lunch or dinner. Layered in a mason jar, it features protein-packed quinoa and chickpeas, along with crisp vegetables like cucumbers and tomatoes. Tossed in a zesty lemon dressing, this salad not only satisfies your taste buds but also keeps you feeling energized all week long. Ideal for busy individuals, it’s a delightful way to enjoy wholesome ingredients on the go!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: None
- Total Time: 0 hours
- Yield: Serves approximately 2 jars 1x
- Category: Main
- Method: None
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Ingredients
Scale
- ½ cup cooked quinoa
- ½ cup chickpeas (rinsed and drained)
- ½ cup grape tomatoes (sliced)
- ¼ cup red onion (chopped)
- ½ cup cucumber (chopped)
- 1 cup spinach
- ¼ cup Kalamata olives (sliced)
- Optional: cooked chicken
- Optional: feta cheese
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice (freshly squeezed)
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- Salt to taste
- Black pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a mason jar, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, oregano, salt, and pepper.
- Layer ingredients starting with chickpeas at the bottom followed by grape tomatoes, red onion, cucumber, optional chicken, quinoa, Kalamata olives, and finally spinach on top.
- Seal the jar tightly and refrigerate for up to 5 days.
- When ready to serve, invert onto a plate and mix before enjoying!
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 jar (approximately 250g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 210mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 0mg