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Lucy Hayhurst, RD, LDN

Sweet and Tangy Citrus Salad In a Jar

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.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Servings: 2
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons orange juice
  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice or juice of one lemon
  • 1/2 teaspoon thyme dried
  • 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
  • 1 teaspoon rice vinegar
  • 2 teaspoon maple syrup
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon pepper
  • 1 small red onion chopped and divided in half
  • 1 large orange peeled, chopped, and divided in half
  • 5 cups mixed greens
  • 2 oz goat cheese
  • 2 tablespoons dried cranberries
  • 2 Tablespoons chopped nuts

Method
 

  1. To make the dressing, combine the first 9 ingredients in a small bowl and mix thoroughly.
  2. Pour half of the dressing in 2 large wide-mouth mason jars.
  3. Add 1/2 chopped onion and orange slices into each jar.
  4. Add 2.5 cups mixed greens to each jar.
  5. Top each salad with 1 oz goat cheese, 1 Tbsp chopped nuts, and 1 Tbsp dried cranberries.
  6. 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.