Description
Make-Ahead Salads are your go-to solution for busy school mornings, combining vibrant colors and fresh flavors in a nutritious package. These salads can be easily prepared in advance, ensuring that you have healthy lunch options ready to grab on the go. Packed with crisp veggies, protein-rich quinoa, and a zesty dressing, they transform lunchtime from a chore into a delightful experience everyone will love!
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups mixed greens (spinach, arugula, romaine)
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 cucumber, sliced
- 1 cup cooked quinoa
- ? cup crumbled feta cheese
- 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 1 tbsp balsamic vinegar
Instructions
- Rinse quinoa under cold water and boil with 2 cups of water until fluffy (about 15 minutes).
- While quinoa cooks, chop cherry tomatoes and slice cucumber.
- In a large bowl, combine mixed greens with chopped veggies.
- Fluff cooled quinoa and add it to the salad mix along with crumbled feta.
- Whisk together olive oil and balsamic vinegar; drizzle over salad.
- Serve immediately or portion into mason jars for easy lunches.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-cook
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 jar/250g
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 20mg