Spring Strawberry Salad Jar

on May 22 2023


As the sun shines brighter and the days grow warmer, there's nothing quite like a refreshing salad to keep you cool and energized. This Spring Strawberry Salad Jar recipe captures the essence of summer with its vibrant colors and invigorating flavors. Salad jars are a quick and easy lunch solution that ensures freshness, convenience, and an array of creative possibilities. The beauty of salad jars lies in their simplicity and versatility.  

This recipe includes balanced brain-healthy ingredients including blueberries, a great source of anthocyanins and flavonols like myricetin, and spinach which is packed with magnesium, kaempferol and fiber. Pumpkin seeds are also high in magnesium as well as omega-3s and protein. 

Spring Strawberry Salad Jar

NeuroReserve

Servings

1

Prep Time

15 minutes

Cuisine

Mediterranean

Category

Salad, Main Dish

Spring Strawberry Salad Jar

Ingredients

  • 1/4 cup of creamy balsamic dressing 
  • 1/3 cup cucumbers, cored and half-sphere chopped 
  • 1/3 cup strawberries, sliced 
  • 1/3 cup blueberries 
  • 1/3 cup garbanzo beans, drained 
  • ½ cup of tofu, cubed and lightly baked 
  • 1/3 cup cooked quinoa  
  • 1 cup fresh spinach 
  • ¼ cup pumpkin seeds 

Equipment

  • 1-quart sized mason jar

Directions

  1. Add creamy balsamic dressing to the bottom of the jar.
  2. Add in cucumbers, sliced strawberries, and blueberries as a next layer.
  3. Add in tofu, followed by cooked quinoa.
  4. Add garbanzo beans.
  5. Add spinach
  6. Top with pumpkin seeds
  7. Seal the jar with a lid and refrigerate until ready to enjoy. Use within 4 days for freshest salads.
  8. When ready to eat, flip the jar onto a plate and enjoy!
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