Mason Jar Quinoa Salad

Ingredients

for the salad dressing:

• 1/2 cup (125 grams) Greek yogurt
• 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
• 1/2 cup (8 grams) cilantro
• 1 lime (65 grams), juiced
• Salt and pepper to taste
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 garlic clove, minced
• 1/2 teaspoon cumin

for the salad

• 2 cups (370 grams) cooked quinoa (certified gluten-free if necessary)
• 1 cup (195 grams) black beans (certified gluten-free if necessary)
• 1 cup (170 grams) corn (certified gluten-free if necessary)
• 4 cups spinach
• 1 cup (30 grams) sliced tomatoes
• 2 medium (200 grams each) avocados, diced

Directions

To make the dressing, place all ingredients for the salad dressing into a small food processor and process until smooth.

Add 3 tablespoons of salad dressing to the mason jar base. Then add the following ingredients in this order: 1 cup spinach, 1/4 cup tomatoes, 1/2 cup cooked quinoa, 1/4 cup black beans, 1/4 cup corn and 1/2 avocado (diced).

Nutrition Information

Serves: 4 |  Serving Size: 1 mason jar salad

Per serving: Calories: 393; Total Fat: 21g; Saturated Fat: 3g; Monounsaturated Fat: 6g; Cholesterol: 1mg; Sodium: 244mg; Carbohydrate: 52g; Dietary Fiber: 14g; Sugar: 4g; Protein: 14g

Nutrition Bonus: Potassium: 709mg; Iron: 29%; Vitamin A: 137%; Vitamin C: 50%; Calcium: 11%