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Summer Quinoa Salad Jars with Lemon Dill Dressing Recipe

Summer Quinoa Salad Jars with Lemon Dill Dressing Recipe


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  • Author: Emma
  • Total Time: 35 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

These Summer Quinoa Salad Jars with Lemon Dill Dressing are a refreshing and nutritious meal prep option perfect for picnics or a quick, healthy lunch. Layers of fluffy quinoa, colorful veggies, tangy feta, and a zesty dressing make for a satisfying and flavorful meal in a jar.


Ingredients

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Quinoa:

  • 1 cup uncooked quinoa, rinsed
  • 2 cups water

Lemon Dill Dressing:

  • 1/4 cup olive oil
  • 3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
  • 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
  • 1 clove garlic, minced
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/4 cup chopped fresh dill
  • 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley

Salad:

  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
  • 1 cup diced cucumber
  • 1/2 cup shredded carrots
  • 1/2 cup diced red bell pepper
  • 1/4 cup thinly sliced red onion
  • 1/4 cup crumbled feta cheese

Additional:

  • 4 mason jars for serving

Instructions

  1. Cook Quinoa: In a medium saucepan, bring quinoa and water to a boil. Simmer for 15 minutes until tender. Fluff with a fork and let cool.
  2. Prepare Dressing: Whisk olive oil, lemon juice, vinegar, mustard, garlic, salt, pepper, dill, and parsley in a bowl.
  3. Assembly: Divide dressing among jars. Layer with quinoa, carrots, tomatoes, cucumber, bell pepper, onion, and feta.
  4. Serve: Seal jars and refrigerate. Shake before eating.

Notes

  • Jars can be refrigerated for up to 4 days.
  • For added protein, consider adding chickpeas or grilled chicken.
  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 15 minutes
  • Category: Salad
  • Method: No-Cook (assembly), Stovetop (quinoa)
  • Cuisine: Mediterranean-Inspired

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 jar
  • Calories: 320
  • Sugar: 5g
  • Sodium: 300mg
  • Fat: 17g
  • Saturated Fat: 4g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 12g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 34g
  • Fiber: 5g
  • Protein: 9g
  • Cholesterol: 10mg