Balsamic Salad in a Jar
Serves: 2
Salads in a jar can help you plan ahead, preserve the flavor and yes they are fun too.
Yield: 2 jarsPrep Time: 20 mins
Ingredients:
| 1 | large tomato, chopped |
| 2 3 | arugula, big handfuls of fresh baby , (or another favorite green! |
| 2 4 | edible flowers, fresh , , optional |
| 1/2 cup | cucumber, diced |
| 1/4 cup | sweet onion, diced |
| 1/2 cup | grain, cooked , (try quinoa or brown rice or amaranth) |
| DRESSING" | |
| 2 tablespoons | , extra virgin olive oil |
| 4 teaspoons | balsamic vinegar |
| 1 tablespoon | , freshly chopped basil |
| pinch | of black pepper |
Directions:
To assemble:
1. Whisk the dressing together. Divide between two large mason jars so the dressing sits in the bottom.
2. Add the onions and cucumbers to the jar. Shake jar a bit so the dressing coats the veggies.
3. Add the grains. Then the tomatoes, arugula and lastly the flowers.
4. Seal jar and pop in the fridge. Pull out when ready to serve.
Other yummy accents: mushrooms, olives, radishes and more! Get creative!
Source: babble.com
