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Fresh Mason Jar Layered Greek Salad Recipe with Easy Lemon Herb Dressing

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A fresh, vibrant Greek salad layered in mason jars with a tangy lemon herb dressing, perfect for quick, portable meals that stay crisp and flavorful.

Ingredients

  • Crisp Romaine Lettuce, chopped
  • Cherry Tomatoes, halved
  • Cucumber, diced
  • Red Onion, thinly sliced
  • Kalamata Olives, pitted and halved
  • Feta Cheese, crumbled
  • Green Bell Pepper, diced
  • Extra Virgin Olive Oil (3 tablespoons)
  • Fresh Lemon Juice (2 tablespoons)
  • Garlic, minced (1 clove)
  • Dried Oregano (1 teaspoon)
  • Salt and Freshly Ground Black Pepper, to taste
  • Red Wine Vinegar (1 teaspoon, optional)

Instructions

  1. Prepare the Lemon Herb Dressing: In a small bowl, whisk together 3 tablespoons of extra virgin olive oil, 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice, 1 teaspoon red wine vinegar (optional), 1 minced garlic clove, 1 teaspoon dried oregano, and a pinch of salt and pepper. Taste and adjust seasoning as needed.
  2. Prep the Veggies: Rinse and dry romaine lettuce, then chop into bite-sized pieces. Halve cherry tomatoes, dice cucumber and green bell pepper, and thinly slice red onion. Optionally soak sliced onion in cold water for 5 minutes to reduce sharpness, then drain. Halve pitted Kalamata olives and crumble the feta cheese.
  3. Layer the Salad in Mason Jars: Start with olives and feta cheese at the bottom. Add diced cucumbers and green peppers next. Follow with halved cherry tomatoes and sliced red onions. Top off with chopped romaine lettuce. Seal jars tightly and refrigerate until ready to eat.
  4. Serving: When ready to eat, shake the jar well to distribute the dressing, or pour the salad into a bowl and toss for even coating.

Notes

Dry all veggies thoroughly before assembling to keep salad crisp. Layer wet ingredients like olives and feta at the bottom to prevent sogginess. Dressing can be made ahead and stored for 3-4 days. For longer storage, keep dressing separate and add before eating. Soaking red onion in cold water reduces sharpness. Use fresh lemon juice for best flavor.

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