Mediterranean Salad Jars feature hearty chickpeas and crunchy veggies, paired with a zippy vinaigrette. They are the perfect meal prep idea to make your life easier this week!
Prepare the salad dressing by adding the oil, vinegar, lemon juice, garlic, mustard, oregano, salt, and black pepper to a small jar with a lid. Shake it vigorously to combine, then set it aside.
Arrange 3 wide-mouth quart-sized mason jars on your counter for easy salad assembly. Pour 3 tablespoons of the dressing into the bottom of each one. On top of the dressing, add the diced onion, garbanzo beans, cucumber, cherry tomatoes, olives, feta, and then the lettuce, in that order to avoid soggy vegetables.
Secure the lid to make the jars airtight, then store in the fridge until ready to serve for up to 3 days. Alternatively, you can toss the ingredients together in the dressing right away and serve it as a side salad, or top with protein as a main course.
To serve a mason jar salad, unscrew the lid and pour the contents into a large bowl. Since the dressing is on the bottom, it will pour over the salad last, dressing all of the vegetables. Stir well to coat, then enjoy right away. If the dressing thickens in the fridge, set the jar in a shallow bowl of warm tap water for 10 minutes, which will give the dressing a runny consistency again.
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Nutrition information is for 1 of 3 servings, assuming you use all of the ingredients listed. This information is automatically calculated and is just an estimate, not a guarantee.All of these veggies and ingredients are just a suggestion. If you don't like olives, leave them out! For a dairy-free recipe, omit the cheese.Update Note: This recipe was slightly updated in February 2024. You can find the original recipe here if you prefer.