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Summer Quinoa Salad Jars with Lemon Dill Dressing

These Summer Quinoa Salad Jars with Lemon Dill Dressing are the perfect healthy meal prep! Layers of quinoa, fresh vegetables, and feta cheese make for a delicious and easy lunch.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 8
Cuisine: Chinese
Calories: 120
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Lemon Dill Dressing
  • 0.75 cup olive oil
  • 0.25 cup water
  • 2 tablespoons white vinegar
  • 1 clove garlic
  • 0.5 teaspoon salt
  • 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice to taste
  • 0.25 cup fresh dill a handful, to taste
  • 0.25 cup fresh parsley a handful, optional
Salad Ingredients
  • 2 cups quinoa cooked according to package directions and cooled
  • 2 pints grape tomatoes
  • 2 large cucumbers chopped
  • 1 jar sun dried tomatoes or peppers 1-2 small jars, drained
  • 1 cup feta cheese crumbled

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. For the dressing: Combine all dressing ingredients (olive oil, water, white vinegar, garlic, salt, lemon juice, dill, parsley) in a blender and blend until smooth.
  2. Cook quinoa according to package directions. Once cooked, spread it out on a baking sheet or plate to cool completely.
  3. Assemble the jars: In each of 8 (16-ounce) jars, layer a little bit of dressing at the bottom. Then add a layer of grape tomatoes, followed by the cooled quinoa, chopped cucumbers, drained sun-dried tomatoes or peppers, and finally, the crumbled feta cheese.
  4. Seal the jars tightly and store them in the refrigerator for up to 4 days. When ready to serve, simply empty the contents of a jar into a bowl and stir to combine all the ingredients.

Notes

These salad jars are perfect for meal prep, offering a fresh and healthy lunch option throughout the week. Feel free to customize with your favorite vegetables or protein like cooked shrimp or chicken.