How long do Make-Ahead Quinoa Salad Jars last in the fridge?

About 3 days is perfect - the veggies start losing their crunch after that. I always make mine on Sunday night for Monday-Wednesday lunches. Any longer and the tomatoes get too soft (learned that the hard way).

Can I freeze these Healthy Lunch Prep jars?

Oh honey, no. Freezing turns the veggies to mush and the quinoa gets weirdly grainy. These are strictly fridge-friendly meals. If you need longer storage, just prep the dry ingredients and add dressing day-of.

Will my Quinoa Salad Jar get soggy?

Not if you layer it right. The secret is putting the dressing on top - it trickles down when you shake it. Also, pat those veggies dry before packing. My oldest jar (day 3) still has crisp cucumbers.

Can I use something besides quinoa?

Absolutely, Try couscous, farro, or even brown rice. Just keep the same layering technique. My Grab And Go Lunch hack? Sometimes I use half quinoa, half greens for extra volume.

3-Day Make-Ahead Quinoa Salad Jars for Effortless Lunches -

Name: 3-Day Make-Ahead Quinoa Salad Jars for Effortless Lunches
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 30 min
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Ingredients: 1 cup quinoa, cooked; 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved; 1 cucumber, diced; 1 bell pepper, diced; 1/2 red onion, finely sliced; 1/4 cup feta cheese, crumbled; 1/4 cup olives, sliced; 2 tablespoons olive oil; 1 tablespoon lemon juice; Salt and pepper to taste

3-Day Make-Ahead Quinoa Salad Jars for Effortless Lunches

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A nutritious and convenient quinoa salad packed in a jar for easy grab-and-go lunches. Perfect for meal prep.

Author: RecipeZest
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: 30 minutes
Yield: 2 servings
Category: Salad
Method: No-Cook
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Diet: Vegetarian

Ingredients

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1 cup quinoa, cooked
1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
1 cucumber, diced
1 bell pepper, diced
1/2 red onion, finely sliced
1/4 cup feta cheese, crumbled
1/4 cup olives, sliced
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 tablespoon lemon juice
Salt and pepper to taste

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Instructions

Cook quinoa according to package instructions and let it cool.
Layer quinoa at the bottom of the jar.
Add cherry tomatoes, cucumber, bell pepper, and red onion.
Sprinkle feta cheese and olives on top.
Drizzle olive oil and lemon juice.
Season with salt and pepper.
Seal the jar and refrigerate until ready to eat.

Notes

Shake the jar before eating to mix ingredients.
Keeps fresh for up to 3 days in the fridge.

Find it online: https://recipeszest.com/make-ahead-quinoa-salad-jars-recipe/