Rainbow Salad in a Jar with Quinoa

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Ingredients Minutes Calories
Prep Cook Servings
15 min 0 min 4
Rainbow Salad in a Jar with Quinoa
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Ingredients


1 can (15oz) Chickpeas, canned, drained (rinsed; avocado hummus)
1/4 cup Olive Oil, Extra Virgin (plus more for drizzling; avocado hummus)
2 tbsp Tahini (avocado hummus)
1 tbsp Lemon juice (or more to taste; avocado hummus)
1 clove(s) Garlic (minced; avocado hummus)
1 avocado(s) Avocado (sliced; avocado hummus)
1/4 tsp Cumin (or cayenne;optional; avocado hummus)
1 pinch Sea Salt (or to taste; avocado hummus)
1 1/3 cup Beets, raw (shredded)
1 1/3 cup grated Carrots
1 1/3 cup slices Fennel
7 tbsp Lemon juice
4 tbsp Extra virgin olive oil
2 cup Quinoa, cooked
1/2 cup Kalamata olives (sliced)
8 cup Lettuce, romaine
1/2 cup Sliced almonds

Instructions


1. Make the hummus 

  • Place the chickpeas into the bowl of a food processor. Pulse several times to begin pureeing.
  • Add the olive oil, tahini, lemon juice, and garlic.
  • Pulse again until almost smooth. Next, add the avocado.
  • Pulse until completely smooth.
  • Add cumin or cayenne pepper, if desired, and blend.
  • Taste, season with salt and add additional lemon juice if desired.
  • Puree again until blended.
  • Transfer to an airtight container and drizzle with olive oil to help prevent browning.
  • Refrigerate until ready to use.

 

2. Assemble the salad:

  • Add the shredded veggies to a medium bowl and drizzle with 3 Tbsp lemon juice.
  • Toss to mix. Set aside.
  • In 4 jars, add equal portions of olive oil, lemon juice, and quinoa.
  • Top with veggies, then add avocado hummus, olives, greens, and almonds in layers.
  • Top with a tight-fitting lid and refrigerate until ready to eat.
  • The salad can be made the night before, and it will keep for several days in the fridge.

Notes:

  • Speed up prep by using store-bought hummus

Nutrition Facts

Per Portion

Calories 761
Calories from fat 458
Calories from saturated fat 60
Total Fat 51 g
Saturated Fat 6.6 g
Trans Fat 0.0 g
Polyunsaturated Fat 8.9 g
Monounsaturated Fat 31 g
Cholesterol 0
Sodium 513 mg
Potassium 1375 mg
Total Carbohydrate 67 g
Dietary Fiber 20.2 g
Sugars 14.2 g
Protein 19.1 g

Dietary servings

Per Portion


Fruit 0.2
Grain 1.4
Meat Alternative 1.1
Vegetables 5.3

Energy sources


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