Description
This zucchini noodle mason jar salad is a fresh, healthy, and satisfying lunch packed with farro, mozzarella, and grape tomatoes. With a light balsamic vinaigrette, it’s a perfect meal-prep option for busy days. Just shake, pour, and enjoy!
Ingredients
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- 1 teaspoon golden balsamic vinegar (or regular balsamic vinegar)
- 3 teaspoons extra virgin olive oil
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 1/2 medium zucchini, spiralized
- 1 cup cooked farro
- 1/2 cup fresh mozzarella pearls (or a larger size cut into small pieces)
- 1/2 cup grape tomatoes, halved
- 5–6 fresh basil leaves
Instructions
- Prepare the Dressing:
- In the bottom of a mason jar, add balsamic vinegar, olive oil, salt, and pepper. Shake or stir to combine. Taste and adjust seasoning if needed.
- Assemble the Salad:
- Layer the ingredients in the mason jar in the following order:
- Spiralized zucchini
- Cooked farro
- Mozzarella pearls
- Grape tomatoes
- Fresh basil leaves
- Layer the ingredients in the mason jar in the following order:
- Serve & Enjoy:
- When ready to eat, tear basil leaves to desired size.
- Pour the salad into a bowl or plate, mix well to coat ingredients with dressing, and enjoy!
Notes
- If you don’t own a spiralizer, you can thinly slice the zucchini with a knife or use a mandoline to create noodle-like strips.
- For extra protein, add grilled chicken or chickpeas.
- Store in the fridge for up to 2 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 jar
- Calories: 320 kcal
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 20mg