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Mason jar salads



Mason jar salads are a great way to meal prep for the week and have a quick and easy lunch option. 

Here's a recipe for a delicious and nutritious mason jar salad:

Ingredients:

1/4 cup balsamic vinaigrette dressing

1/4 cup crumbled feta cheese

1/4 cup sliced red onion

1/2 cup sliced cherry tomatoes

1/2 cup diced cucumber

1/2 cup chopped kale

1/2 cup cooked quinoa

1/2 cup cooked chickpeas

1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley

Instructions:

Begin by layering the ingredients in a mason jar in the following order: dressing, feta cheese, red onion, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, kale, quinoa, chickpeas, and parsley.

Pack the ingredients down tightly as you go, so everything fits in the jar.

Seal the jar with the lid and store in the refrigerator until ready to eat.

When ready to eat, shake the jar well to mix everything together.

Pour the salad into a bowl and enjoy!

Note: You can use any type of dressing or veggies you like in this recipe. Just make sure to layer them properly in the jar so they stay fresh and don't get soggy.

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