Description
A vibrant and nutritious salad layered in a mason jar, perfect for meal prep and on-the-go lunches.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup mixed greens
- 1/2 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/2 cup cucumber, diced
- 1/2 cup bell peppers, diced
- 1/4 cup red onion, thinly sliced
- 1/4 cup shredded carrots
- 1/4 cup corn (canned or cooked)
- 1/4 cup black beans, rinsed and drained
- 1/4 cup feta cheese (optional)
- 1/4 cup dressing of choice
Instructions
- Start with the dressing at the bottom of the mason jar.
- Add the black beans and corn on top of the dressing.
- Layer the diced bell peppers and cucumbers next.
- Add the shredded carrots and red onion.
- Top with cherry tomatoes and finally the mixed greens.
- Seal the jar tightly and store in the refrigerator until ready to eat.
- When ready to serve, shake the jar to mix the ingredients and enjoy!
Notes
- Use a variety of colorful vegetables for a more appealing look.
- Make sure to use a jar that is large enough to hold all the ingredients.
- This salad can be made up to 5 days in advance.
- Feel free to customize with your favorite proteins like grilled chicken or chickpeas.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-cook
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 jar
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 10g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 5mg