How to Make Make-Ahead Spinach Salad in a Jar - A Step-by-Step Guide

Thinking of a healthy and convenient meal for the week? Look no further, as this Make-Ahead Spinach Salad in a Jar is the perfect solution for those busy days when you want a nutritious meal on the go. This recipe provides a delicious and satisfying combination of fresh vegetables, protein, and a homemade vinaigrette, all neatly packed in a handy jar for easy transport and storage.

Whether you're meal prepping for the workweek, planning a picnic, or looking for a quick and easy lunch ...

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Ingredients

  • 5 (16 oz) pint jars
  • 2 cups water
  • 1 cup quinoa
  • 3 tablespoons fresh squeezed orange juice
  • 1 tablespoon white wine vinegar
  • ¼ teaspoon grated orange zest
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • ¼ teaspoon curry powder
  • ⅛ teaspoon black pepper
  • ¼ cup light olive oil
  • ⅔ cup dried cherries
  • ½ cup crumbled goat cheese
  • 5 cups tightly packed fresh spinach
  • 5 tablespoons chopped walnuts

Information

  • Prep Time: 20 mins
  • Cook Time: 20 mins
  • Total Time: 40 mins
  • Servings: 5
  • Yield: 5 servings

  • Bring water and quinoa to a boil in a saucepan. Reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer until quinoa is tender, 15 to 20 minutes. Allow to cool.
  • Whisk orange juice, vinegar, orange zest, salt, curry powder, and pepper together in a small bowl. Slowly drizzle in olive oil, whisking continuously until well blended.
  • Line up 5 pint jars in an assembly line fashion.
  • Place 1 1/2 tablespoons of dressing into the bottom of each jar. Place 1/2 cup cooked quinoa into each jar, and top with 2 tablespoons cherries. Add 1 1/2 tablespoons goat cheese on top of the cherries. Top with 1 cup of spinach per jar and pack down tightly to remove air pockets; jars should be filled to the top. Finish each jar with 1 tablespoon walnuts. Cover jars and refrigerate until ready to eat.
  • Nutrition

    396 cal.

    • Total Fat: 22g
    • Saturated Fat: 5g
    • Cholesterol: 11mg
    • Sodium: 220mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 39g
    • Dietary Fiber: 5g
    • Total Sugars: 11g
    • Protein: 11g
    • Vitamin C: 13mg
    • Calcium: 110mg
    • Iron: 3mg
    • Potassium: 436mg