Garden Veggie Mason Jar Salad with Homemade Dressing
The beauty of Mason jar salads is they offer the perfect solution for a satisfying, nutritious lunch on the go or as a quick and easy weeknight dinner.
The key to success with Mason jar salads is the order you add your ingredients. Always add the dressing first, followed by harder vegetables that won’t break down from the dressing. Next, add softer, more tender vegetables and legumes. Last, but not least, add green leafy vegetables and fresh herbs on top so they don’t get all soggy from the dressing.
You can experiment and use any combination of ingredients you prefer. This vegan version is filled with fresh garden goodies, but don’t hesitate to add your own touch by including rice, quinoa, beans, and/or nuts. Just be sure to add the softer ingredients toward the top to keep them nice and fresh!
6
servings30
minutesIngredients
Salad Ingredients:
2 medium English cucumbers, chopped
2 large bell peppers, seeded, chopped
115-oz. can chickpeas, rinsed, drained
1 c. cherry or grape tomatoes, cut in half
2 heads Romaine lettuce, chopped
½ c. fresh parsley leaves, chopped
½ c. fresh basil leaves, chopped
Basic Balsamic Dressing:
2/3 c. extra virgin olive oil
1/3 c. good balsamic vinegar
2 T. Dijon mustard
2 t. fresh oregano leaves
3 T. fresh lime juice
1 T. maple syrup
Sea salt and black pepper, to taste
Directions
- To prepare the dressing, whisk the olive oil, vinegar, mustard, lime juice, and maple syrup together in a small glass or other non-reactive bowl. Season with salt and pepper, to taste.
- Taste and adjust seasonings, as desired. Set aside.
- Wash and pat dry all vegetables before prepping.
- Toss Romaine lettuce, parsley, and basil in a medium bowl to combine.
- Divide all vegetables into 6 equal
Notes
- 6 quart-sized mason jars
