Description
A vibrant, fresh salad packed in a mason jar, featuring layers of Mediterranean flavors.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 cucumber, diced
- 1/2 red onion, thinly sliced
- 1/2 cup Kalamata olives, pitted
- 1 cup feta cheese, crumbled
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Mixed greens or spinach
Instructions
- Prepare the Base Dressing: In a mason jar, add the olive oil and red wine vinegar at the bottom.
- Layer the Cherry Tomatoes: Layer the ingredients starting with the cherry tomatoes, ensuring they sit at the bottom where they can soak up the dressing.
- Add Crunchy Cucumber: Follow with the diced cucumber for a refreshing crunch.
- Include the Red Onion: Next, add the thinly sliced red onion for some extra bite and flavor.
- Pack in the Olives: Layer in the pitted Kalamata olives. Their briny taste is essential for that Greek flavor profile.
- Crumble the Feta Cheese: Add the crumbled feta cheese, bringing that creamy goodness to the mix.
- Season to Perfection: Sprinkle in salt, pepper, and dried oregano to taste. This step elevates all the flavors, bringing the dish together.
- Top with Mixed Greens: Finally, pack the mixed greens on top to keep them fresh and crisp.
- Seal and Refrigerate: Seal the jar and refrigerate until ready to serve. These salads can keep well for up to 5 days!
- Shake and Serve: To serve, simply shake the jar to mix the dressing and enjoy your delicious Greek salad!
Notes
Perfect for meal prep, picnics, and quick lunches. Customize with your favorite ingredients.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-Cooking
- Cuisine: Greek
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 jar
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 22g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 30mg