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Central American Salad In A Jar with layers.
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Central American Salad In A Jar

Spinach, quinoa, black beans, avocado, tomatoes, and fresh mangoes, all topped off with lime juice, queso seco, and a chia seed vinaigrette to bring it all together. The flavors and ingredients in this jar salad take me back to my Central American roots and let me tell you - it's SO good! This Central American Salad In A Jar recipe is perfect for meal prepping the night before (or in the morning before work) in jut 15 minutes and storing in the refrigerator.
Course Lunch, Dinner, Appetizer, Salad
Cuisine American
Diet Gluten Free, Vegetarian
Prep Time 15 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings 2 Salads
Calories 645kcal

Ingredients

Central American Salad

  • 1 medium ripe mango, diced
  • 6-8 medium grape tomatoes, diced
  • 1 small avocado, cubed
  • 1 medium lime, juiced
  • 3/4 cup cooked quinoa or rice
  • 3/4 cup cooked black beans
  • 2 ounces queso seco or queso panela, queso fresco, cotija
  • 2 cups finely chopped spinach or any type of lettuce

Chia Seed Vinaigrette

  • 2 Tablespoons olive oil
  • 2-3 teaspoons white wine vinegar
  • 1 Tablespoon chia seeds
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon pepper

Instructions

  • Mix together the ingredients for the vinaigrette, then evenly divide into two mason jars.
  • Next, layer the diced mango, diced tomatoes, and cubed avocado evenly in each jar.
  • Squeeze the lime juice over the avocados in each jar.
  • Divide the cooked quinoa or rice, cooked black beans, and crumbled queso into the mason jars.
  • Press the finely chopped spinach or lettuce into the remaining space of each mason jar, then add the lid to seal.
  • Store in the refrigerator for up to 24 hours (if desired).
  • When ready to enjoy, flip the salad over on to a plate or bowl, then toss together. Enjoy!

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Notes

This Central American Salad can be made in just 15 minutes! And who says you have to make it in a jar, anyway? This recipe can be made in any airtight meal-prep container or just right on your plate. While the instructions are designed for prepping the salad in advance (aka - the salad is layered upside down so that it dumps out the right way!), simply flip the order of layers if you plan on making it fresh and eating it immediately.

Nutrition

Serving: 1Salad | Calories: 645kcal | Carbohydrates: 61g | Protein: 19g | Fat: 40g | Saturated Fat: 8g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 6g | Monounsaturated Fat: 22g | Trans Fat: 0.2g | Cholesterol: 20mg | Sodium: 254mg | Potassium: 1359mg | Fiber: 19g | Sugar: 18g | Vitamin A: 4744IU | Vitamin C: 63mg | Calcium: 286mg | Iron: 5mg