Lunch

Mediterranean Quinoa Salad in a Jar is for Lunch.

Mediterranean Quinoa Salad in a Jar takes several minutes to prepare.

Mediterranean Quinoa Salad in a Jar takes several minutes to cook.

Mediterranean Quinoa Salad in a Jar makes 4 servings.

The ingredients for Mediterranean Quinoa Salad in a Jar are:

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QUINOA PILAF INGREDIENTS (makes 4 cups--enough for 8 individual salads):
1 cup quinoa
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 medium onion, chopped
3 garlic cloves, minced
2 cups water
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
DRESSING INGREDIENTS (for 1 jar):
1 teaspoon olive oil
1 teaspoon white wine vinegar
1/8 teaspoon kosher salt
1/4 teaspoon dried leaf oregano
1/2 teaspoon ground chia seeds (optional)
SALAD INGREDIENTS (for 1 jar):
2 tablespoons chopped roasted red pepper or pimentos, patted dry
1 tablespoon toasted pine nuts
2 tablespoons halved or sliced black olives, such as kalamata, drained & patted dry
1/4 cup canned or frozen artichoke hearts, drained, patted dry & coarsely chopped ; garbanzo beans may be substituted for all or part of artichokes
1 cup packed greens (optional); cut romaine lettuce, uncut arugula, uncut baby spinach, or shredded cabbage

Here is how you make Mediterranean Quinoa Salad in a Jar:

DirectionsTWO WAYS & SIZES FOR MAKING THIS SALAD IN ADVANCE:--Without greens in a 1/2 pint (1 cup) jar or container. Layer the quinoa pilaf and salad ingredients, omitting the greens.--With the greens in a pint (2 cup) jar or container. Layer quinoa and salad ingredients, with greens added to the top of the jar.1. MAKE QUINOA PILAF: In a strainer, rinse the quinoa under running water for 60 seconds, until water runs clear; drain. In 2 quart pan on stove top, heat olive oil over medium-high heat; add onions and cook until soft. Add garlic and stir for 1 minute. Add water, quinoa, salt and pepper. Bring to a boil, lower heat, cover and simmer for 15 minutes. Remove lid, remove from heat, and fluff with a fork. Set aside to cool completely.2. COMBINE dressing ingredients in bottom of jar, stirring them with a fork. Add 1/2 cup cooked & cooled quinoa pilaf; use a fork to toss with dressing until well combined. Level out quinoa for an even bottom layer.3. LAYER the salad ingredients in the order given from the bottom up. If adding greens in the pint jar option, you can pack them in to get as much as possible in the jar.4. PUT A LID on the jar and refrigerate. Salad should stay fresh for approx. 4-5 days, depending on the freshness and type of ingredients used. Jars that include greens may have a shorter shelf life.Serving Size:?1 jar

The nutritional information for Mediterranean Quinoa Salad in a Jar is:

• Servings Per Recipe: 4
• Amount Per Serving
• Calories: 270.9

• Total Fat: 9.7 g
• Cholesterol: 0.0 mg
• Sodium: 491.2 mg
• Total Carbs: 39.1 g
• Dietary Fiber: 4.7 g
• Protein: 7.8 g

The dietary needs meet for Mediterranean Quinoa Salad in a Jar is Gluten Free