Balsamic Dressed Quinoa Salad in a Jar Recipe Video

Summary

Difficulty LevelVery EasyHealth IndexHealthy
Servings2Cuisine
CourseTaste
MethodVegetarian
Main IngredientInterest Group

Ingredients

 Extra virgin olive oil3 Tablespoon
 Balsamic vinegar1 Tablespoon
 Water2 Tablespoon
 Honey2 Tablespoon
 Sea salt1⁄4 Teaspoon
 Black pepper1⁄4 Teaspoon
 Quinoa1 Cup (16 tbs), cooked
 Spinach500 Gram
 Mushrooms1 Cup (16 tbs), chopped
 Cherry tomatoes1 Cup (16 tbs)
 Red onion1⁄2 , diced
 Balsamic vinaigrette4 Tablespoon

Nutrition Facts

Serving size

Calories 753 Calories from Fat 348

% Daily Value*

Total Fat 38 g58.8%

Saturated Fat 2.9 g14.6%

Trans Fat 0 g

Cholesterol 0 mg

Sodium 476.8 mg19.9%

Total Carbohydrates 87 g29%

Dietary Fiber 12.9 g51.5%

Sugars 21.1 g

Protein 21 g42.4%

Vitamin A 470.1% Vitamin C 124.8%

Calcium 30.3% Iron 62.2%

*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet

Directions

MAKING
1. Place all ingredients into a mason jar.
2. Shake to mix thoroughly.
3. Stores in fridge for 1-2 weeks.

FINALIZING
4. Layer the ingredients in the jar in this order; dressing, onion, mushrooms, tomatoes, quinoa, spinach.
5. Shake the jar to toss the salad.

SERVING
6. Enjoy from the jar or turn out onto serving plates.

TIP
You just need to make sure that the salad leaves and the dressing aren’t touching. This will ensure a fresh salad when you finally shake up the jar!

Editors Review

Have you planned a special romantic dinner on the beach or a picnic with your love? Here is a salad that is so easy to make and carry and is sure to impress your girl! Since it is made in a mason jar, you need not pack the dressing and salad separately, it is easy to toss and doesn’t go soggy at all!
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