Mason jars aren't just for canning. Take a look at how we whipped-up the most scrumptious Mason Jar Salad using minimum ingredients but lots of creativity!
Prep Time15 minutesmins
Total Time15 minutesmins
Course: Salad
Cuisine: American
Servings: 1serving
Ingredients
1/2cupextra virgin olive oil
3tbspdijon mustard
Juice of one lemon
1cupbaby spinachdivided
1/4cupdiced orange bell pepper
1/4cupcanned chick peasdrained and rinsed
1/4cupcanned corndrained
1/4cupmatchstick carrots
1/4cupfried onionsoptional
Instructions
In a small bowl, whisk together oil, mustard and lemon juice. Add about 2 tbsp to the bottom of your jar and set aside the rest in an airtight container, refrigerated for later use.
Next, add 3/4 cup baby spinach, followed by the bell pepper, chick peas, corn and carrots. Be sure to add each ingredient one at a time to create a "layered" look.
Top off with remaining baby spinach.
When ready to be served, pour the mason jar's contents into a salad plate. Top off with fried onions, if desired.