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Super Satisfying Layered Quinoa Bean Salad in a Jar

0 · Aug 12, 2021 ·

Okay, salad in a jar is no longer a revolutionary idea at this point—we’ve written about them here before and we even did soup in a jar too. If you’re avoiding plastic—which you should!—jars are a cheap, readily-available alternative. So why not add a new jarred salad recipe to your lunch repertoire? They’re colorful, portable, healthy, and best of all: no soggy veggies!

If you’re going for a picnic or entertaining in the backyard, this quinoa bean salad is easy to make for a crowd. And since it’s vegan, and gluten-free, it’s also great for people with diet restrictions. There’s basically no cooking involved, other than the quinoa. Kids love this, adults love this. We think you’ll love this, too. 

Super Satisfying Layered Quinoa Bean Salad in a Jar

Layered Quinoa Bean Salad in a Jar

If you like your salads to be heavy on filling ingredients and lighter on the leaves, this one’s for you. A protein-packed combo of quinoa and beans is layered with greens, tomatoes, and a Dijon vinaigrette. It’s a complete meal in a jar, so you don’t have to pack anything else!

And the best part? You can make these quinoa bean salad jars in advance and they’ll last in the fridge for a few days. If your mornings are chaotic and making your lunch is often an afterthought, you’ll love having these satisfying salads on hand. Speaking of make ahead quinoa, we have more ideas for what to do with a bag of quinoa here. 

Recipe and photo by Ana Stanciu

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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.

Course Satisfying Salads
Cuisine vegan, vegetarian
Keyword vegetarian
Prep Time 15 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings 1 salad
Author Ana Stanciu

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

  1. Whisk together the dressing ingredients in a small bowl.
  2. Pour the dressing into the jar. Layer in the beans, quinoa, tomato halves, then greens and seal the jar.
  3. Shake well before eating.

Recipe Notes

You can make these quinoa bean salad jars in advance and they'll last in the fridge for 3-4 days.

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