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Salad in a Jar

November 9, 2017Recipes, Salads

Need a quick and healthy meal on the go? Try this salad in a jar from the American Institute for Cancer Research! This salad packs in the protein, fiber, and a variety of veggies which are an essential part of a healthy, cancer-fighting diet. This tasty and portable meal is perfect to take to the office, on a picnic, or even on days that you may be going to appointment after appointment with your healthcare team. Even better? The salad keeps for up to three days in the refrigerator so you or your caregiver can even make a few ahead of time.

Ingredients

  • 1 medium orange bell pepper, halved and seeded
  • 1 Tbsp. extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 Tbsp. red wine vinegar
  • 1 tsp. dried oregano
  • 1/8 tsp. garlic powder
  • Salt, to taste
  • Large pinch ground black pepper
  • 1 medium (2-inch) cooked beet, cut into 1/2-inch cubes
  • 3/4 cup cooked green lentils
  • 3 very thin slices red onion
  • 1/3 cup crumbled reduced-fat feta cheese, about 1½ oz.
  • 5 grape tomatoes, halved
  • 2 cups baby or wild arugula, lightly packed

Directions

Set rack near top of oven. Preheat oven to 500 degrees F.

Place pepper halves cut-side down on baking sheet. Roast 30 minutes, or until skins are mostly blackened and blistered. Place peppers in small bowl, cover with plastic wrap and set aside for 20 minutes. Peel peppers and chop them into 3/4-inch pieces.

In wide-mouth 1 quart canning jar, combine oil, vinegar, oregano, garlic powder, salt and pepper. Using fork, stir vigorously to combine them. Add beets, arranging them to cover bottom of jar. Add lentils, then chopped roasted pepper. Separate onion into rings and make layer, using as many of them as you like. Arrange feta on top of onions.

Place tomato halves in a ring, pressing cut sides against side of the jar, leaving feta uncovered in the center. Fill remaining space in jar with arugula. Cover jar tightly.

To serve, empty contents of jar into large bowl and, using fork, toss to combine.

Makes 1 servings.

Per serving: 471 calories, 20 g total fat (5 g saturated fat), 55 g carbohydrate, 25 g protein, 17 g dietary fiber, 535 mg sodium.

Recipe from the American Institute for Cancer Research.