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Sesame Chickpea Mason Jar Salad
This nourishing Sesame Chickpea Mediterranean Salad in a Jar is full of bright Mediterranean flavors. You'll love this make-ahead lunch!
Prep Time
5 mins
Total Time
5 mins
Servings:
1
24-ounce jar
Calories:
760 kcal
Course:
Salad
Ingredients
For the Sesame-Lemon Dressing:
- 1 tablespoon tahini
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- Pinch red pepper flakes
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- 1 tablespoon rice wine vinegar
- 1 teaspoons honey or maple syrup
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- ¼ teaspoon oregano
- ½ clove garlic minced
For the Salad:
- 1 wide-mouth pint and a half jar
- 3 tablespoons sesame-lemon dressing
- ½ cup chickpeas
- ⅓ cup red bell pepper or orange bell pepper, sliced
- ⅓ cup cucumber sliced
- ⅓ cup lentils sprouted
- 2 tablespoons sunflower seeds
- 2 tablespoons parsley chopped
- 1-2 cups romaine lettuce chopped
Instructions
- To make the dressing, combine all the dressing ingredients in a jar with a tight-fitting lid. Close the lid, and then shake to combine.
- To make the salad, layer the salad ingredients in the order listed into the jar, packing in as much romaine as you need to create a tight pack. Cover the jar, and place it in the fridge for up to a week.
- To eat, dump the entire contents of the jar into a bowl, toss, and enjoy!
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Nutrition Information
Serving
24ounces
Calories
760kcal
(38%)
Carbohydrates
78g
(26%)
Protein
22g
(44%)
Fat
44g
(68%)
Saturated Fat
6g
(30%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
36g
(212%)
Sodium
1902mg
(79%)
Fiber
18g
(72%)
Sugar
32g
(64%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 1 24-ounce jar
Amount Per Serving
Calories 760
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 24ounces | |
| Calories | 760kcal | 38% |
| Carbohydrates | 78g | 26% |
| Protein | 22g | 44% |
| Fat | 44g | 68% |
| Saturated Fat | 6g | 30% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 36g | 212% |
| Sodium | 1902mg | 79% |
| Fiber | 18g | 72% |
| Sugar | 32g | 64% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.