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Fresh Mason Jar Layered Greek Salad

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A fresh and vibrant Greek salad layered in mason jars, perfect for picnics and easy meal prep. The layering technique keeps ingredients crisp and the dressing separate until ready to eat.

Ingredients

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  • 3 cups romaine lettuce, chopped
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
  • 1 medium English cucumber, diced
  • 1/4 cup red onion, thinly sliced
  • 1/3 cup Kalamata olives, pitted and halved
  • 1/2 cup feta cheese, crumbled
  • 1/2 green bell pepper, diced
  • 1 tablespoon fresh oregano leaves, chopped (optional)
  • 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
  • 1 clove garlic, minced
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon honey or maple syrup

Instructions

  1. Prepare the dressing by whisking together extra virgin olive oil, red wine vinegar, Dijon mustard, minced garlic, dried oregano, salt, black pepper, and honey or maple syrup in a small bowl. Adjust seasoning to taste and set aside.
  2. Chop and prepare all vegetables: chop romaine lettuce and dry thoroughly, halve cherry tomatoes, dice cucumber and green bell pepper, thinly slice red onion, pit and halve Kalamata olives, crumble feta cheese, and chop fresh oregano if using.
  3. Layer the salad in each 16-ounce mason jar starting with 2 tablespoons of dressing at the bottom.
  4. Add diced green bell pepper, cucumber, red onion, and cherry tomatoes in that order on top of the dressing.
  5. Add Kalamata olives and crumbled feta cheese, followed by chopped fresh oregano.
  6. Pack the chopped romaine lettuce tightly on top to keep everything compressed and fresh.
  7. Screw the lid on tightly and refrigerate the jars for at least 1 hour before serving.
  8. When ready to eat, shake the jar vigorously to distribute the dressing, then pour the salad into a bowl or eat straight from the jar with a fork.

Notes

Dry greens thoroughly to prevent sogginess. Layer dressing at the bottom and lettuce on top to keep salad fresh. Shake well before eating to mix dressing. Salad keeps well refrigerated for up to 3 days. Can add protein like grilled chicken or chickpeas for a fuller meal. For vegan version, omit feta and use maple syrup instead of honey.

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