Description
A vibrant and nutritious salad packed in a jar, perfect for meal prepping and busy lifestyles.
Ingredients
- 1 medium ripe mango, diced
- 6-8 medium grape tomatoes, diced
- 1 small avocado, cubed
- 1 medium lime, juiced
- 3/4 cup cooked quinoa or rice
- 3/4 cup cooked black beans
- 2 ounces queso seco (or queso panela, queso fresco, cotija)
- 2 cups finely chopped spinach (or any type of lettuce)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2-3 teaspoons white wine vinegar
- 1 tablespoon chia seeds
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon pepper
Instructions
- Start by mixing together the ingredients for the vinaigrette in a small bowl: olive oil, white wine vinegar, chia seeds, salt, and pepper. Stir until well combined.
- Next, evenly divide the vinaigrette mixture into two mason jars, layering the salad ingredients as you go. Begin with the diced mango, making sure to distribute it equally between the jars.
- Follow with the diced tomatoes and cubed avocado, adding a squeeze of lime juice over the avocado in each jar to preserve its vibrant color.
- Now it’s time to add the cooked quinoa or rice and the black beans.
- Sprinkle the crumbled queso over these ingredients before pressing finely chopped spinach or your choice of lettuce into the remaining space in each jar.
- Seal the jars with their lids and store them in the refrigerator until you’re ready to enjoy them.
- When it’s time to eat, simply flip the salad onto a plate or bowl and toss everything together for a delicious meal!
Notes
Use ripe produce for the best flavor. Meal prep by making several jars at once to have quick meals ready. Feel free to customize ingredients based on your preferences.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Layering
- Cuisine: Central American