Southwest Mason Jar Salad
A quick and easy salad in a jar! Great for on-the-go meals, meal prep and parties too!
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup cooked quinoa
- 2 cups chopped fresh kale
- 2 Tbsp Southwest dressing or dressing of choice or more, to taste
- 1/2 cup roasted grilled or fresh corn
- ¼ cup pumpkin seeds raw or toasted!
- 1/2 cup chopped grape or cherry tomatoes
- Sea salt, freshly ground pepper, and garlic powder, to taste
- Optional: 2-4 Tbsp chopped red or white onion (soak in vinegar for 10 minutes, any type you like, if you'd like to cut the bite of the onion)
- Southwest Dressing: Makes extra!
- 1/2 cup red wine vinegar
- 1/4 cup olive oil optional
- 1-2 tsp adobo seasoning, spike seasoning, or any favorite seasoning
- 1-2 Tbsp agave or coconut nectar
- 1 1/2 Tbsp whole grain or Dijon mustard
Instructions
- For the salad:
- Layer ingredients in a mason jar, cover.
- Shake to mix when you're ready to eat.
- *Store up to four days in the refrigerator.
- For The Dressing:
- Blend all ingredients in Magic Bullet or blender, or just whisk or shake in a jar.