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Tex Mex Quinoa Mason Jar Salad

URL: https://fitfoodiefinds.com/tex-mex-quinoa-tangy-cilantro-lime-creamy-dressing/

Ingredients

Dressing

  • ½ cup Greek yogurt
  • 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
  • ½ cup cilantro
  • 2-3 tablespoons lime juice
  • to taste salt and pepper
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon minced garlic
  • ½ teaspoon ground cumin

Salad

  • 2 cups cooked quinoa
  • 1 cup black beans
  • 1 cup corn
  • 4 cups fresh spinach
  • 1 large tomato, chunked
  • 2 large fresh avocados, chunked

Instructions

  1. Combine all dressing ingredients in a food processor and blend until smooth.
  2. Adjust the thickness of the dressing with more vinegar or Greek yogurt as needed.
  3. Layer the mason jar starting with about 3 tablespoons of dressing at the bottom.
  4. Add a handful of spinach, followed by ¼ cup of tomatoes, ½ cup of quinoa, ¼ cup of black beans, ¼ cup of corn, and ½ avocado, sliced.
  5. Repeat the layering process in four different mason jars.
  6. Store the mason jars in the refrigerator until ready to eat.

Nutrition Facts (estimated)

Servings
4
Calories
469
Total fat
24g
Total carbohydrates
52g
Total protein
14g
Sodium
0mg
Cholesterol
0mg

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