Recipe of the Month: Salad in a Jar
Serves 1
Ingredients
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
1/2 cup carrots, chopped
1/2 cup corn
1/2 cup zucchini, chopped
1/2 cup black beans
1 tablespoon feta cheese
1/4 cup dried cranberries
2 cups leafy greens
Preparation
- Pour 1-2 tablespoon salad dressing in bottom.
- Add hard chopped vegetables (carrots, cucumbers, peppers, etc.)
- Add beans, grains, pasta, etc.
- Add cheese and protein
- Add soft vegetables or fruit (avocado, tomato, strawberries, dried cranberries)
- Add nuts, seeds, and lighter grains (almonds, walnuts, quinoa)
- Add salad greens
- Put lid on jar and refrigerate up to 3 days.
To Serve
Shake the salad in the jar and then empty into a bowl or plate. Toss again gently if needed to fully coat salad with dressing.
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