Tex Mex Quinoa Mason Jar Salad Recipe

$Tex Mex Quinoa Mason Jar Salad$

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Tex Mex Quinoa Mason Jar Salad Recipe

These Tex Mex Quinoa Mason Jar Salads are perfect to take to work or on a lovely picnic. They are packed with veggies, protein, a fresh and delicious flavors!

Prep Time20

Cook Time0

Total Time20

Course: Salad

Cuisine: American

Keyword: mason jar salad

Servings:

Author: Linley Hanson

Ingredients

For the Dressing

1/2 cup Greek yogurt
2 tablespoons rice vinegar
1/2 cup cilantro
2-3 tablespoons lime juice
salt and pepper to taste
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 teaspoon minced garlic
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin

For the salad

2 cups cooked quinoa
1 cup black beans
1 cup corn
4 cups fresh spinach
1 large tomato chunked
2 large fresh avocados chunked

Instructions

Dressing

Place all ingredients in a small food processor. Process until smooth.
If the salad dressing is too thick, add a bit more vinegar. If the salad dressing is too thin, add a bit more greek yogurt.
Set aside for later.

Salad

To assemble your salad, Layer your mason jar with about 3 tablespoons of dressing at the bottom of the jar.
Then, add a handful of spinach, 1/4 cup of tomatoes, 1/2 cup quinoa, 1/4 cup black beans, 1/4 cup corn, and 1/2 avocado, sliced! Repeat with four different mason jars.
Place mason jars in the refrigerator and enjoy!

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