Greek Salad Jar

A jar filled with a colorful salad of cherry tomatoes, chickpeas, cucumbers, cheese cubes, and olives sits on a wooden surface, with sunlight casting shadows and a wooden spoon inside the jar.

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A fresh and vibrant Greek salad 🥗 layered beautifully in a jar — wholesome, meal-prep friendly, and ready whenever you are.

Prep Time15

Total Time15

Course: Salad

Cuisine: Greek, Mediterranean

Keyword: greek salad, meal prep, salad recipe, tik tok viral

Servings: jar

Author: The Modern Nonna

Equipment

Ingredients

1 cup chickpeas
½ cup cucumber
¼ cup cubed cheese
½ cup cherry tomatoes
¼ cup Kalamata olives
1 cup finely chopped lettuce
¼ red onion finely diced

The Dressing

1 tablespoon olive oil
1 tablespoon plain yogurt Greek or regular
2 teaspoons honey Dijon mustard
2 teaspoons white balsamic vinegar
pinch of salt

Instructions

Whisk the dressing ingredients together in a small bowl until fully emulsified. Set aside. The dressing should be stored separately and added just before serving.

Nonna's Tip: Ingredient quantities are approximate. Measure with your heart and adjust to taste — especially the dressing. Add more of what you love, less of what you don’t. This salad is meant to be flexible.

In a large wide mouth jar, layer the ingredients in the following order. The order is important to keep the vegetables crisp and prevent sogginess. Layer the jar from bottom to top with chickpeas, cucumbers, cheese, tomatoes, olives, gently packed lettuce, and red onion.

Storage tip: Seal the jar tightly and refrigerate for up to 4 days. Store the dressing in a separate container to prevent sogginess.

To serve, pour the dressing into the jar, secure the lid tightly, and shake until evenly coated. Alternatively, empty the jar into a serving bowl and toss with the dressing to combine.

Notes

Layering Tip: The order of ingredients matters. Always place sturdy, moisture-resistant ingredients at the bottom (like chickpeas and cucumbers) and delicate greens at the top. This prevents sogginess and keeps the lettuce crisp for days.
Storage: Store the salad jar sealed tightly in the refrigerator for up to 4 days. Keep the dressing in a separate airtight container and add it just before serving to maintain texture and freshness.
Serving suggestions: For best results, pour the dressing into the jar, secure the lid, and shake well to evenly coat all the layers. Alternatively, empty the jar into a large bowl and toss gently with the dressing before serving.
Protein boost: Add grilled chicken, shrimp, salmon or tuna for extra protein.
A Note on Ingredients: Measure with your heart ❤️. All quantities are approximate. Adjust the vegetables and dressing to suit your taste — this salad is meant to be personalized.

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