I love Mexican and I love salads so under the Protein Rich theme and Salads as the sub theme here is a Mexican Salad . Mason jar salads are a wonderful way to present these salads , and they are perfect to grab and go kinds .
While going through these salads I realised that there are a couple rules when it comes to mason jar salads . Most important make sure to put the salad dressing on the bottom and the leafy greens and more delicate food on top and everything else in between that way your salad stays fresh and crisp until you are ready to eat it.
I made the salad with Salsa , black beans . I read somewhere that one cup of boiled black beans has approximately 15 grams of protein. Just remember, if you buy dried black beans, you will need to soak them for at least four hours, and pressure cook before using them . I had my last one cup of these beans from USA , which I finally used.I also used cucumbers , for that I used veggetti and made noodles from it . Next I added some cherry tomatoes which look so pretty . I also added some boiled corn and blanched broccoli , finally I topped up the salad with some grated cheese. Corn and broccoli both are good vegetable protein and cheese a dairy protein.So here we have a great looking healthy Protein Rich jar of salad which you need to empty in a bowl and enjoy.
Mexican Salad in a Jar
Ingredients
1 cup salsa
1 cup black beans , boiled or canned
2 cucumbers
Few cherry tomatoes
1 cup corn , boiled
1 cup broccoli, blanched
Few black olives
Cheese , grated
Method
Take two jars and divide all ingredients between the two jars .
We will layer this salad , beginning with salsa.
Next add spiralized cucumbers , beans, halved cherry tomatoes , boiled corn , blanched broccoli and finally grated cheese .
Close the lid of the jar and when you wish to serve , just invert the jar into a bowl .
Notes
You could add a handful of nuts and seeds too.
Dont miss the cheese as it enhances the salad.
You could sprinkle some dry seasonings while layering.
Mexican Salad in a Jar
Ingredients
- 1 cup salsa
- 1 cup black beans boiled or canned
- 2 cucumbers
- Few cherry tomatoes
- 1 cup corn boiled
- 1 cup broccoli blanched
- Cheese grated
Instructions
- Take two jars and divide all ingredients between the two jars .
- We will layer this salad , beginning with salsa.
- Next add spiralized cucumbers , beans, halved cherry tomatoes , boiled corn , blanched broccoli and finally grated cheese .
- Close the lid of the jar and when you wish to serve , just invert the jar into a bowl .
Notes
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This is a wonderful idea of taking salads on trips or work place. What a protein rich salad. It looks so colourful too..
Fantastic presentation Vaishali..looks so colourful!…I have been seeing all these jar dishes and they are so impressive!
Am a great fan of jar salads and this mexican salad rocks, very catchy and colourful. Definitely a hearty and healthy salad to enjoy without any fuss.
Ok thank you you solved the mystery as to why my mason jars looked ugly. I mixed it all up then filled.
As for this jar of salad will definitely make it before Apeksha goes.
Beautifully layered salad jar.. We can just put together the ingredients and carry easily for work this healthy goodness!!
Beautiful colors and such distinct layers vaishali! I love black beans and use it a lot. Btw, you can cook it without soaking them in our regular pressure cooker.
This one is amazing,you are rocking with the protein packed salad series.The salas looks so colorful.
Awesome presentation and I prepare similar sprouted salads and store them ahead for a week in 1 cup jars . Easy grab and go snack during work week. Great share vaishali.
Vaishali I want that salad now, now and now…. Its so tempting and beautiful. Salad in a jar is still on my to do list.
definitely these are wonderful salad. One way to enjoy mason jar salads is to enjoy the layering too with beautiful colors
That jar looks so vibrant and is beckoning me to finish it all in one go. I am a fan of Mexican flavours and am definitely going to try this asap. Awesome clicks Vaishali!
I wish to make the salad in jars and this
Mexican salad looks so colourful and inviting.
very colorful salad. Can pack it like this and carry anywhere.