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Easy Mason Jar Layered Greek Salad Recipe for Perfect Picnic Meals

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A fresh and crisp Greek salad layered in mason jars, perfect for picnics and on-the-go meals. The layering technique keeps ingredients from getting soggy, delivering a delicious and portable Mediterranean flavor.

Ingredients

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  • Romaine lettuce, chopped (sturdy and crisp)
  • 1 medium cucumber, peeled and diced
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
  • 1 red bell pepper, diced
  • ¼ cup red onion, thinly sliced
  • ½ cup Kalamata olives, pitted and halved
  • ¾ cup feta cheese, crumbled
  • ¼ cup extra virgin olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
  • 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • ½ teaspoon garlic powder
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. Prepare the dressing: In a small bowl, whisk together ¼ cup extra virgin olive oil, 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice, 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar, 1 teaspoon dried oregano, ½ teaspoon garlic powder, and a pinch of salt and black pepper. Taste and adjust seasoning as needed. Set aside.
  2. Chop the vegetables: Wash and dry the romaine lettuce thoroughly. Chop into bite-sized pieces. Peel and dice the cucumber, halve the cherry tomatoes, dice the red bell pepper, thinly slice the red onion, pit and halve the Kalamata olives, and crumble the feta cheese.
  3. Layer the salad in mason jars: Pour about 3 tablespoons of the dressing into the bottom of each jar.
  4. Add the cucumber and red bell pepper as the first veggie layer.
  5. Add the olives and red onion slices next, followed by the cherry tomatoes.
  6. Top with the chopped romaine lettuce.
  7. Sprinkle the crumbled feta cheese on top and seal the jars tightly with lids.
  8. Refrigerate or pack the jars chilled until ready to eat. Shake the jar vigorously before eating to mix the dressing through the salad or pour into a bowl and toss.

Notes

Dry greens thoroughly to prevent sogginess. Layer dressing at the bottom, sturdy veggies next, then softer ingredients and greens on top. Shake just before eating to keep textures fresh. Salad holds well refrigerated for up to 48 hours. Use quality feta cheese for best flavor. Optional to add protein like grilled chicken or chickpeas. Vegan option by omitting feta or using plant-based cheese.

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