Green Goddess Salad (Plus More Mason Jar Salad Recipes)
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
15 mins
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Total Time
25 mins
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Servings
1 Jar, 2 servings
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Calories
508 kcal
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Cuisine
Mediterranean, Vegan
Green Goddess Salad (Plus More Mason Jar Salad Recipes)
Description
Cooked quinoa forms the base of this salad, providing a fluffy and slightly nutty grain component. Chopped cucumber, chickpeas, capers, pumpkin seeds, sunflower seeds, spinach, and mixed greens are layered to deliver a mix of crisp, tender, and crunchy textures. The dressing is prepared by blending Greek yogurt with a fresh combination of curly parsley, cilantro, basil, chives, capers, dried dill, garlic powder, olive oil, lemon juice, and seasoning, resulting in a smooth, flavorful sauce with herbal brightness and creamy tang.
The ingredients are stacked in a 750 ml jar in layers with the dressing poured on top, making it convenient to store in the refrigerator for 4 to 5 days while maintaining freshness. This salad serves as a nutrient-dense, make-ahead meal or side that combines textures and flavors from fresh herbs, citrus, seeds, and greens in a portable format.
The dressing can be adapted to be dairy-free by substituting dairy-free sour cream or yogurt. Ideal for potlucks or prepared meals, the salad can be multiplied to serve multiple people by adjusting portions accordingly.
Ingredients
- 1 cup quinoa cooked
- 1 cup cucumber chopped into small quarters
- 1/3 cup chickpeas
- 2 tbsp capers
- 1 tbsp pumpkin seeds
- 1 tbsp sunflower seeds
- 2 spinach 3 cups
- 2 mixed greens 3 cups
- salt
- black pepper
For the Dressing:
- ½ cup Greek yogurt
- ½ cup Curly parsley
- ½ cup cilantro fresh
- basil fresh, small handful
- 1 ½ tbsp chives
- 1 ½ tsp capers
- 1 tsp dill dried
- ¾ tsp garlic powder
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- black pepper cracked, dash
- Pinch salt
- lemon juice of half
Instructions
- Prepare your quinoa, cooking it to your preferred doneness. Set aside, cool slightly.
- Organize the rest of your ingredients. Set aside.
- To prepare the dressing, add all of the ingredients to a blender. Blend on high until smooth.
- Stack your ingredients in a 750ml / 26oz jar and pour all of the dressing over top.
- Set in the fridge until ready to enjoy!
Notes
- This salad keeps well in the refrigerator for 4 to 5 days when prepared in advance.
- To make the dressing vegan, use dairy-free sour cream or yogurt alternatives.
- Ingredients can be scaled to serve more people by multiplying the quantities based on appetite and number of diners.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 1Jar, 2 servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 508 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 2 | |
| Calories | 508kcal | 25% |
| Carbohydrates | 74g | 25% |
| Protein | 24.8g | 50% |
| Fat | 14.4g | 22% |
| Saturated Fat | 3.1g | 16% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 6g | 35% |
| Cholesterol | 9.3mg | 3% |
| Sodium | 2705.5mg | 113% |
| Fiber | 10.7g | 43% |
| Sugar | 5.7g | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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