Middle Eastern Seven Layer Salad In A Jar Recipe

Name: Middle Eastern Seven Layer Salad In A Jar
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: FOR THE SALAD:; 2 cups Quinoa (any Color But Red Or Black Is Especially Stunning), Rinsed; 5 cups Water; Kosher Salt And Black Pepper; 1 head (medium) Iceberg Lettuce Or Romaine, Thinly Sliced; 4 cups Fresh Herb Leaves (I Used Mint And Dill); 4 cups Thinly Sliced Red Radishes; 4 cups Diced Seedless Cucumbers, 1/2-inch Size; FOR THE DRESSING:; 1/2 teaspoons Cumin Seeds; 1/2 teaspoons Coriander Seeds; 1/2 teaspoons Yellow Mustard Seeds; 2 cups Plain Greek Yogurt (preferably Full-fat); 1/2 cups Mayonnaise; 1 clove Garlic, Minced; 2 Tablespoons Fresh Lemon Juice; 2 Tablespoons White Wine Vinegar

Servings: persons

FOR THE SALAD:
2 cups Quinoa (any Color But Red Or Black Is Especially Stunning), Rinsed
5 cups Water
Kosher Salt And Black Pepper
1 head (medium) Iceberg Lettuce Or Romaine, Thinly Sliced
4 cups Fresh Herb Leaves (I Used Mint And Dill)
4 cups Thinly Sliced Red Radishes
4 cups Diced Seedless Cucumbers, 1/2-inch Size
FOR THE DRESSING:
1/2 teaspoons Cumin Seeds
1/2 teaspoons Coriander Seeds
1/2 teaspoons Yellow Mustard Seeds
2 cups Plain Greek Yogurt (preferably Full-fat)
1/2 cups Mayonnaise
1 clove Garlic, Minced
2 Tablespoons Fresh Lemon Juice
2 Tablespoons White Wine Vinegar

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For the salad:
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In a large heavy pot, cover quinoa with water. Add 1 teaspoon salt and bring to a boil. Cover and simmer over medium-low heat until quinoa is tender and the water is absorbed, 18-20 minutes. Uncover the pot, top with a clean kitchen towel, and close the pot again; let stand 5 minutes. (This will help ensure the quinoa is dry and fluffy). Spread the hot quinoa on a platter or baking sheet and let cool to room temperature. (This sounds like a fussy step, but it helps the quinoa cool without overcooking and getting mushy.)
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In a very large clear plastic serving bowl, spread lettuce in a single layer and season lightly with salt and pepper. Arrange herbs on top, followed by the quinoa. Spread the radishes on top, followed by the cucumbers, pushing them toward the edge of the bowl if you don't have enough of each vegetable to form a complete layer.
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For the dressing:
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In a dry skillet, toast the spices over moderate heat until fragrant, about 1 minute. Transfer to a mortar or bowl. Use a pestle or an ice cream scoop to lightly crush the spices.
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In a medium mixing bowl, whisk yogurt with mayonnaise, garlic, lemon juice and vinegar. Season with salt. Spread the dressing over the salad, sprinkle with the spices, and refrigerate for at least 1 hour before serving.
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Notes:
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1. To make this salad in a jar, simply follow the instructions above. The recipe will yield 4 quart jars. This is a large portion and will allow you to leave some room in the top so you can easily mix it up when you're ready to eat. Unfortunately, I only had 4 pint jars, so I halved the recipe. The portions were perfect for four lunch-sized portions for the week, but required that you compress the lettuce as much as possible to make room for all 7 layers. I found a whisk helpful for pushing down each layer.
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2. Shredded rotisserie chicken would be an amazing additional layer if you want more protein!

396

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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

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

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 17 ingredients. The key ingredients include: FOR THE SALAD:, 2 cups Quinoa (any Color But Red Or Black Is Especially Stunning), Rinsed, 5 cups Water, Kosher Salt And Black Pepper, and more.

Yes, Middle Eastern Seven Layer 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!

Middle Eastern Seven Layer Salad In A Jar

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