Fall Harvest Honeycrisp Salad in a Jar

Shanthi Appelo, MS, RD

| 1 min read

This salad in a jar recipe showcases fall flavors from Honeycrisp apples and pumpkin seeds. The layered nature of the salad ensures freshness and makes it perfect for meal prep. Enjoy this seasonal salad as a nutritious lunch on-the-go or a light, easy dinner.

Total Time:

15 minutes

Prep Time:

15 minutes

Cooking Difficulty:

Easy

Serving Amount
Ingredients

  • 1⁄4 cup vinaigrette of choice, such as a thyme vinaigrette

  • 1⁄3 cup cherry tomatoes, halved

  • 1⁄3 cup feta cheese, crumbled

  • 1⁄3 cup quinoa, cooked

  • 8 oz grilled chicken or chickpeas

  • 1 Honeycrisp apple, cut into 1/2 inch cubes

  • 1⁄4 cup toasted pumpkin seeds

  • 3 cups salad greens, such as baby spring mix

Instructions
  • Step 1

    Prepare two large mason jars. In each jar, add 2 tablespoons of dressing followed by half the cherry tomatoes, quinoa, feta cheese, Honeycrisp apples, chicken, pumpkin seeds and salad greens.

  • Step 2

    Try to keep the jar in an upright position before serving to avoid the dressing coming in contact with the salad greens to maintain freshness. When ready to serve, simply leave the lid on and shake.

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