Nothing is better than a salad-in-a-jar on a busy day. Get your greens in by simply dumping it all into a bowl! This sweet and tangy citrus salad will brighten a winter day.
Prep Time 10 minutesminutes
Total Time 10 minutesminutes
Servings 2
Author Lucy Hayhurst, RD, LDN
Ingredients
2tablespoonsolive oil
2tablespoonsorange juice
2tablespoonslemon juice or juice of one lemon
1/2teaspoonthymedried
1teaspoonDijon mustard
1teaspoonrice vinegar
2teaspoonmaple syrup
1/2teaspoonsalt
1/2teaspoonpepper
1small red onionchopped and divided in half
1large orangepeeled, chopped, and divided in half
5cupsmixed greens
2ozgoat cheese
2tablespoonsdried cranberries
2Tablespoonschopped nuts
Instructions
To make the dressing, combine the first 9 ingredients in a small bowl and mix thoroughly.
Pour half of the dressing in 2 large wide-mouth mason jars.
Add 1/2 chopped onion and orange slices into each jar.
Add 2.5 cups mixed greens to each jar.
Top each salad with 1 oz goat cheese, 1 Tbsp chopped nuts, and 1 Tbsp dried cranberries.
Close with airtight lid and store upright in the refrigerator for up to 5-days.
Notes
For additional protein, add grilled chicken, fish, boiled eggs or tofu.