Is it picnic season yet? I think so :) I am so excited about packing up some delicious food, grabbing a blanket, the kids and heading out to the park for a picnic… it’s just the best time of the year. And this Quinoa Summer Salad in a Jar is my favourite healthy food to bring along.
QUINOA SUMMER SALAD IN A JAR
Ingredients :
- 1 cup pre-cooked cold well-drained quinoa (I love using leftover quinoa for this)
- 4 handfuls of spring mix salad
- about 1 cup of berries : strawberries, blueberries & blackberries
- ¼ slivered almonds
Dressing Ingredients :
- 1/4 cup EVOO (extra virgin olive oil) OR 2 tablespoons EVOO + 2 tablespoons hemp oil
- juice of 1/2 lemon
- 2 tablespoons of maple syrup or honey
- 2 teaspoons of dried basil
- fine sea salt and pepper to taste
Directions :
- Spoon the quinoa evenly onto two large Mason jars (or portable containers/ plates)
- Distribute the salad mix evenly on top.
- Slice the strawberries and layer they berries on top.
- Sprinkle with slivered almonds.
- In a separate container, whisk together the oil, lemon, maple syrup, basil + salt and pepper. Pour the dressing over the salad just before heading out to your picnic.
Enjoy within 2 hours of being out of the fridge.
To keep it fresher longer, bring ice packs and keep the salads next to them
Find a shaded area to keep your picnic basket.
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I LOVE mason jar salads, but I never actually though to bring one on a picnic. But that’s such a brilliant idea!! I bet they would be great on a hike too :)
Sarah, these are the best for picnics :) I thought that was the whole point ;) haha
I love hikes too but carrying jars might be too heave – that’s when usually plastic containers make more sense ugh… ;)
*hugs* ella
This is a wonderful idea! I’m planning a picnic with friends soon, I’ll definitely be trying this…thanks for the idea :)
Nourishing Amelia | Food, Health and Lifestyle Blogger
Thanks Amelia :)
These are lovely and I’ll bet your friends would LOVE these!! :)
Wishing you a lovely time! xox ella
Have a boat trip planned this weekend and am TOTALLY making these!!
Shelly, a boat trip sounds amazing…. ahhh and yes, these would be ideal :)
Have an awesome trip! *hugs* ella
Great post those looked good :)