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Quinoa & Chickpea Mason Jar Salad with Tahini Dressing

This vibrant mason jar salad features layers of fluffy quinoa, hearty chickpeas, fresh veggies, and crisp greens, all topped with a creamy tahini dressing. Perfect for make-ahead lunches or easy summer meals—customize with optional feta, olives, or seeds!
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Servings 4 quarts

Equipment

  • 4 quart size mason jars

Ingredients
  

Salad Layers:

  • 1½ cups cups cooked quinoa (about ¾ cup dry)
  • 2 cups cooked chickpeas (or 1½ cans, rinsed and drained)
  • 1½ cups cherry tomatoes, halved
  • 1½ cups  cucumber, diced
  • 1½ cups shredded carrots
  • 1 cup red bell pepper, diced
  • 1/2 cup red onion, finely chopped
  • 4 cups baby spinach or mixed greens (about 1 cup per jar)

Optional Add-Ins:

  • Crumbled feta
  • Sliced olives
  • Toasted sunflower or pumpkin seeds

Creamy Tahini Dressing 

  • 1/2 cup tahini
  • 4 tbsp (¼ cup) lemon juice
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 3-4 tbsp water (more if needed for thinning)
  • 1 tbsp Dijon mustard
  • 1 large clove garlic, minced or grated
  • 1 tbsp maple syrup or honey
  • 1/2 tsp kosher salt

Instructions
 

Instructions: Tahini Dressing 

  • Whisk all ingredients together in a bowl or shake in a small mason jar. you can also use your stick blender or food procceser. Start with 3 tablespoons of water and add more as needed to reach a pourable, creamy consistency.

How to Layer Your Quart Jar Salad

  • Bottom – Dressing
    Pour ¼ cup tahini dressing into the bottom of each quart jar.
    Next – Quinoa & Chickpeas
    Add about ⅜ cup of quinoa and ½ cup chickpeas per jar. These absorb the dressing without getting soggy.
    Middle – Veggies
    Layer in carrots, cucumber, bell pepper, red onion, and tomatoes.
    Top – Greens
    Add 1 cup of spinach or salad greens to each jar. Keep them dry for the best texture.
    Seal tightly and refrigerate for up to 5 days. When ready to eat, shake the jar well or pour into a bowl and toss.
  • A hearty, make-ahead mason jar salad layered with crisp vegetables, protein-rich chickpeas, and quinoa—topped with a creamy tahini dressing. Perfect for meal prep, picnics, or a quick grab-and-go lunch.
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