Tasty Mason Jar Quinoa Salad packed with fresh veggies is a perfect, nutritious meal prep option for busy lifestyles. Quick to make and satisfying!
Ingredients
Scale
1 cup quinoa
2 cups water or vegetable broth
1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
1 cup cucumber, diced
1 cup corn (fresh, canned, or frozen)
1 avocado, diced
1 small red onion, diced
1/2 cup cilantro, chopped
1/4 cup olive oil
Juice of 2 limes
Salt and pepper, to taste
Instructions
Rinse the quinoa under running water to remove its natural coating (saponins) that can taste bitter. Combine it with water or vegetable broth in a pot. Bring it to a boil, cover it, and lower the heat. Let it simmer for about 15 minutes, or until all the liquid is absorbed.
While the quinoa is cooking, chop your vegetables.
In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lime juice, salt, and pepper.
Begin with a layer of quinoa at the bottom of your mason jars, then add your cherry tomatoes, cucumber, corn, red onion, avocado, and cilantro. Repeat until the jars are full, leaving a little space at the top.
Drizzle the dressing evenly on top of the ingredients.
Seal the jars tightly and store them in the fridge.
Notes
A vibrant Mason Jar Quinoa Salad that’s both delicious and nutritious, perfect for meal prep and packed with flavor.
