Make-Ahead Spinach Salad In A Jar Recipe

Name: Make-Ahead Spinach Salad In A Jar
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 5 (16 oz) pint jars; 2 cups water; 1 cup quinoa; Dressing:; 3 tablespoons fresh squeezed orange juice; 1 tablespoon white wine vinegar; 1/4 teaspoon grated orange zest; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 1/4 teaspoon curry powder; 1/8 teaspoon black pepper; 1/4 cup light olive oil; Salad:; 2/3 cup dried cherries; 1/2 cup crumbled goat cheese; 5 cups tightly packed fresh spinach; 5 tablespoons chopped walnuts

Servings: persons

5 (16 oz) pint jars
2 cups water
1 cup quinoa
Dressing:
3 tablespoons fresh squeezed orange juice
1 tablespoon white wine vinegar
1/4 teaspoon grated orange zest
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon curry powder
1/8 teaspoon black pepper
1/4 cup light olive oil
Salad:
2/3 cup dried cherries
1/2 cup crumbled goat cheese
5 cups tightly packed fresh spinach
5 tablespoons chopped walnuts

1
Bring water and quinoa to a boil in a saucepan. Reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer until quinoa is tender, 15 to 20 minutes. Allow to cool.
2
Whisk orange juice, vinegar, orange zest, salt, curry powder, and pepper together in a small bowl. Slowly drizzle in olive oil, whisking continuously until well blended.
3
Line up 5 pint jars in an assembly line fashion.
4
Place 1 1/2 tablespoons of dressing into the bottom of each jar. Place 1/2 cup cooked quinoa into each jar, and top with 2 tablespoons cherries. Add 1 1/2 tablespoons goat cheese on top of the cherries. Top with 1 cup of spinach per jar and pack down tightly to remove air pockets; jars should be filled to the top. Finish each jar with 1 tablespoon walnuts. Cover jars and refrigerate until ready to eat.

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Leave out the nuts to make it nut-free, or swap in seeds for a similar crunch.

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 16 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 5 (16 oz) pint jars, 2 cups water, 1 cup quinoa, Dressing:, and more.

Yes, Make-Ahead Spinach Salad In A Jar 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Make-Ahead Spinach Salad In A Jar

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