Vegan Quinoa Salad in a Jar
This quinoa salad in a jar is perfect for meal prepping or on-the-go lunches. Enjoy the convenience of a ready-to-eat, nutritious salad that's packed with protein, vegetables, and wholesome grains.
Servings 3
Calories 541kcal
Ingredients
- ⅓ cup olive oil
- Juice of one lemon
- ⅓ cup balsamic vinegar
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 block extra-firm or super-firm tofu cubed
- 1 cup cucumber diced
- 1 cup tomatoes diced
- 1 small red onion diced
- 1 can chickpeas drained and rinsed
- 2 cups cooked quinoa
- 3 tablespoons sesame seeds
- 1 small bunch fresh parsley chopped
Instructions
- Using three clean wide-mouth jars, add the olive oil, lemon juice, balsamic vinegar, salt, and black pepper, divided evenly among the three jars. Swirl the jars gently to mix or use a tall spoon to combine.
- Next, layer in the ingredients to each jar in the following order: cubed tofu, diced cucumber, diced tomatoes, diced red onion, chickpeas, cooked quinoa, sesame seeds, and chopped parsley.
- Secure the lids tightly on each jar and refrigerate until ready to serve. The salad can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.
- When you're ready to enjoy, pour the contents of the jar into a large bowl and toss the ingredients to combine.
Notes
The dressing at the bottom of the jar will self-marinate the tofu, and the tofu, chickpeas, and quinoa all pack a filling protein punch! Be sure to use wide-mouth jars so they will be easy to clean!
Nutrition
Calories: 541kcal | Carbohydrates: 43g | Protein: 18g | Fat: 33g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 7g | Monounsaturated Fat: 20g | Sodium: 503mg | Potassium: 827mg | Fiber: 7g | Sugar: 10g | Vitamin A: 2056IU | Vitamin C: 36mg | Calcium: 195mg | Iron: 6mg