Protein Egg and Quinoa Salad Jars
A protein-packed meatless salad in a jar made with quinoa, lentils, grape tomatoes, arugula, avocado and hard boiled eggs are perfect to pack for work, the beach, picnics, or anywhere you need a portable lunch on-the-go!
This was inspired by a similar lunch I had last week in Manhattan. It was so delicious and simple I made it the next day and share with my cousin, who loved it! I made a simple lemon vinaigrette and placed the avocados in the bottom of the jar to keep them from browning and it worked like a charm. I usually cook up a batch of quinoa to throw in salads throughout the week and bought cooked lentils from Trader Joe’s which made this salad come together quick. Perfect for vegetarians who are always looking for ways to get more protein in their diet or anyone who wants to incorporate more plant based foods in their diet.
Protein Egg and Quinoa Salad Jars
Ingredients
- 1/2 large lemon
- 4 teaspoons olive oil
- 1/4 tsp kosher salt
- black pepper
- 3 oz avocado, 1/2 med haas
- 1/2 cup cooked lentils, I bought them at Trader Joes
- 1/2 cup cooked quinoa
- 1/2 cup halved grape tomatoes
- 2 cups baby arugula
- 2 large eggs, hard boiled
Instructions
- Whisk the lemon juice, olive oil, salt and pepper in a small bowl and divide in 2 pint sized mason jars. In this order, layer the avocado, lentils, quinoa, tomatoes, arugula and egg dividing equally. Close jar and refrigerate for up to 2 days. To eat, shake well and pour onto a plate and eat!
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Fantastic Salad for on the go. Bring a bowl to dump it all into, don’t try to eat it in the jar. It will keep you full for hours and give you great energy.
Have been eating these all week for lunch and love them! So filling and they make me feel great about what I’m eating. Saving as a staple, thanks!
Loved this! Added a few craisins for a touch of sweetness too! I used a glass bowl with a cover instead of the mason jar so I was able to eat it right out of the bowl!
I really wish there was a note or something about replacing the lentils from Trader Joes. I love your recipes, but not all of us live near a trader joe’s and this makes some of your recipes difficult to guess at
Trader Joe’s cooked lentils makes it easier but like you, I am far from a Trader Joe’s. It is just a convenience to have them ready made. I bought a bag of lentils and made them, super easy and worked great.
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Could you substitute something for the lentils? I am nowhere near a Trader Joes and I don’t know where to get them…
You can get them at any grocery store. Look where the dried beans are.