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Layered Quinoa Bean Salad in a Jar
A protein-packed combo of beans and quinoa is layered with fresh veggies and a tangy vinaigrette to make a filling weekday lunch.
Prep Time
15
minutes
mins
Total Time
15
minutes
mins
Course:
Satisfying Salads
Cuisine:
vegan, Vegetarian
Keyword:
vegetarian
Servings:
1
salad
Author:
Ana Stanciu
Cost:
$6
Equipment
16-ounce mason jar
Small bowl
whisk
Ingredients
For the dressing:
Juice from 1/2 small lemon
1
tablespoon
olive oil
1
teaspoon
Dijon mustard
A pinch of sea salt
For the salad:
1
cup
cooked quinoa
1/2
cup
cooked beans
any kind you like
4-5
cherry tomatoes
halved
1
handful fresh greens
For assembling:
1
large lidded mason jar
Instructions
Whisk together the dressing ingredients in a small bowl.
Pour the dressing into the jar. Layer in the beans, quinoa, tomato halves, then greens and seal the jar.
Shake well before eating.
Notes
You can make these quinoa bean salad jars in advance and they'll last in the fridge for 3-4 days.