Jar Salad Recipe – Eats Now

Name: Jar Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 small red onion, thinly sliced; 1 small jalapeno, thinly sliced (optional); 1/2 cup sherry vinegar; 1/4 cup water; 1 tablespoon sugar; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 6 dates, pitted; 2 tablespoons walnut oil; 1 teaspoon lemon juice; 4 cups hearty greens (escarole, chard, kale) and arugula or similar; 1/2 cup pecans, chopped and toasted; 2 ounces crumbled blue cheese (optional)

Servings: persons

1 small red onion, thinly sliced
1 small jalapeno, thinly sliced (optional)
1/2 cup sherry vinegar
1/4 cup water
1 tablespoon sugar
1/2 teaspoon salt
6 dates, pitted
2 tablespoons walnut oil
1 teaspoon lemon juice
4 cups hearty greens (escarole, chard, kale) and arugula or similar
1/2 cup pecans, chopped and toasted
2 ounces crumbled blue cheese (optional)

1
Simmer vinegar, sugar and salt in a small pot until sugar is dissolved. Add onion and jalapeno (if desired) for several minutes until onions are soft. Let sit a few minutes, then remove onions with a slotted spoon placing into the bottom of two medium containers.
2
Add dates to vinegar mixture and steep until softened. Pour dates and vinegar into a blender, add lemon and pepper and blend until smooth pouring walnut oil slowly to emulsify. Pour dressing on top of onions.
3
Pack greens on top of dressing layering in cheese and top off with nuts. Refrigerate until ready to pack.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 small red onion, thinly sliced, 1 small jalapeno, thinly sliced (optional), 1/2 cup sherry vinegar, 1/4 cup water, and more.

Yes, Jar Salad falls under the Salads category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Keep refrigerated in an airtight container and enjoy within 1–2 days for the best freshness. Best served cold — no reheating needed.

Jar Salad

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