Delicious Ball® Jar Salad Recipes Using Quinoa
As you start your "New Year, New You" healthy eating habits, we wanted to share an easy way to make your lunch colorful and healthy with delectable salads in iconic Ball® Mason Jars! These jars are perfect for meal prep, since they can store your salad without worrying about soggy, wilted greens. Below are four of our go-to recipes for your next salad-in-a-jar, but with a twist (speaking of twists, have you tried the Ball® Spiral Mason Jars?) – they all feature one of the best superfoods, quinoa!
[[{"fid":"4904761","view_mode":"default","fields":{"format":"default","alignment":"center","field_image_alt[und][0][value]":false,"field_image_title[und][0][value]":false,"field_image_caption[und][0][value]":"","field_image_caption[und][0][format]":"filtered_html","field_image_credit[und][0][value]":"%3Cp%3EEating%20Bird%20Food%3C%2Fp%3E","field_image_credit[und][0][format]":"full_html","field_has_syndication_rights[und]":"1","field_licensor[und]":"","field_license_id[und][0][value]":""},"link_text":null,"type":"media","field_deltas":{"1":{"format":"default","alignment":"center","field_image_alt[und][0][value]":false,"field_image_title[und][0][value]":false,"field_image_caption[und][0][value]":"","field_image_caption[und][0][format]":"filtered_html","field_image_credit[und][0][value]":"%3Cp%3EEating%20Bird%20Food%3C%2Fp%3E","field_image_credit[und][0][format]":"full_html","field_has_syndication_rights[und]":"1","field_licensor[und]":"","field_license_id[und][0][value]":""}},"attributes":{"style":"height: 300px; width: 200px;","class":"media-element file-default media-wysiwyg-align-center","data-delta":"1"}}]]This Black Bean Fiesta Mason Jar Salad recipe from Brittany at Eating Bird Food is the perfect southwestern-inspired salad. It's a protein-packed salad with both quinoa and black beans, and it tastes great too! All you have to do is combine the classic southwestern ingredients such as cilantro, corn, and red onions with a tangy lime jalapeno dressing in a Ball® Wide Mouth Quart Mason Jar. There's even a video and helpful tips on Brittany's blog to help build out the salad!
[[{"fid":"4904764","view_mode":"default","fields":{"format":"default","alignment":"center","field_image_alt[und][0][value]":false,"field_image_title[und][0][value]":false,"field_image_caption[und][0][value]":"","field_image_caption[und][0][format]":"filtered_html","field_image_credit[und][0][value]":"Detoxinista","field_image_credit[und][0][format]":"image_credit","field_has_syndication_rights[und]":"1","field_licensor[und]":"","field_license_id[und][0][value]":""},"link_text":null,"type":"media","field_deltas":{"2":{"format":"default","alignment":"center","field_image_alt[und][0][value]":false,"field_image_title[und][0][value]":false,"field_image_caption[und][0][value]":"","field_image_caption[und][0][format]":"filtered_html","field_image_credit[und][0][value]":"Detoxinista","field_image_credit[und][0][format]":"image_credit","field_has_syndication_rights[und]":"1","field_licensor[und]":"","field_license_id[und][0][value]":""}},"attributes":{"style":"height: 200px; width: 200px;","class":"media-element file-default media-wysiwyg-align-center","data-delta":"2"}}]]Megan from Detoxinista also uses the Ball® Wide Mouth Quart Mason Jar for this hearty salad that features a fantastic maple cider vinaigrette dressing to pack a flavorful punch! Veggies including squash, cabbage and mixed greens, along with quinoa and white beans, make this salad both nutritious and delicious! Did we mention that we love the dressing?
Quick tip. The thing to remember for any salad-in-a-jar is to add the dressing first so it stays at the bottom of the jar and doesn't wilt the greens.
[[{"fid":"4904765","view_mode":"default","fields":{"format":"default","alignment":"center","field_image_alt[und][0][value]":false,"field_image_title[und][0][value]":false,"field_image_caption[und][0][value]":"","field_image_caption[und][0][format]":"filtered_html","field_image_credit[und][0][value]":"Pickles%20%26%20Honey","field_image_credit[und][0][format]":"image_credit","field_has_syndication_rights[und]":"1","field_licensor[und]":"","field_license_id[und][0][value]":""},"link_text":null,"type":"media","field_deltas":{"3":{"format":"default","alignment":"center","field_image_alt[und][0][value]":false,"field_image_title[und][0][value]":false,"field_image_caption[und][0][value]":"","field_image_caption[und][0][format]":"filtered_html","field_image_credit[und][0][value]":"Pickles%20%26%20Honey","field_image_credit[und][0][format]":"image_credit","field_has_syndication_rights[und]":"1","field_licensor[und]":"","field_license_id[und][0][value]":""}},"attributes":{"style":"height: 200px; width: 200px;","class":"media-element file-default media-wysiwyg-align-center","data-delta":"3"}}]]Two superfoods in one! This Quinoa and Kale salad from Amanda at Pickles & Honey incorporates two incredible superfoods that will leave you full from nutrients and your taste buds very happy. Here, Amanda uses the Ball® Regular Mouth Quart Mason Jar to neatly blend the tri-color quinoa, chick peas, and kale.
Another quick tip. Keep in mind that a common misconception of mason jar salads is that you have to eat the salad in the jar. You can also pour the salad out into a bowl when you're ready to eat, and the pouring perfectly plates the salad for you!
Finally, Alyssa at Simply Quinoa has a hearty recipe that'll keep you warm throughout the winter and into spring. Her unique salad recipe combines quinoa with a great mix of cooked and raw ingredients that'll leave you full and feeling good about your meal choice. Make this recipe in a Ball® Wide Mouth Quart Mason Jar, and you've got yourself the perfect on-the-go salad!
Have a favorite salad-in-a-jar recipe of your own, or do you have an additional salad-in-a-jar tip to pass along? Share it with us on social by tagging @BallCanning. You can find more inspiring recipes for getting a healthy start on the new year and stock up on Ball brand jars for your next salad-in-a-jar by visiting FreshPreserving.com.