Sesame Ginger Chickpea Mason Jar Salad

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Sesame Ginger Chickpea Mason Jar Salad

This sesame ginger chickpea mason jar salad is layered with a flavorful sesame ginger dressing, hearty chickpeas, carrots, red bell pepper, edamame, lettuce, and more. These salads can be made days in advance in enjoyed throughout the week for an on-the-go lunch!

Prep Time15

Total Time15

Course: Dinner, Lunch

Cuisine: American

Diet:

Servings: salads

Calories: 470kcal

Author: Allie Petersen

Ingredients

Sesame Ginger Dressing

2 tablespoons toasted sesame oil
1 tablespoon tahini
1 tablespoon olive oil
2 tablespoons reduced sodium soy sauce or sub coconut aminos
1 tablespoon rice vinegar
1 tablespoon pure maple syrup
1/2 tsp garlic powder
1 tablespoon freshly minced ginger

Salad Ingredients

15 oz can of chickpeas drained and rinsed
~1/2 cup shredded carrot
1 small red pepper diced into small pieces
~1/2 cup shelled edamame cooked/defrosted
1-2 cups chopped romaine lettuce

Toppings (Optional)

diced cilantro
crushed peanuts or cashews

Instructions

Make dressing by placing all ingredients in a small bowl and whisking with a fork until smooth and combined.
2 tablespoons toasted sesame oil, 1 tablespoon tahini , 1 tablespoon olive oil, 2 tablespoons reduced sodium soy sauce, 1 tablespoon rice vinegar, 1 tablespoon pure maple syrup, 1/2 tsp garlic powder, 1 tablespoon freshly minced ginger
Grab two 16 oz mason jars.
Add 3-4 Tbsp of dressing on the bottom of each jar. (FYI you may have a little dressing over - save it if you for future salads!)
Add 1/2 of the can of chickpeas per jar and swirl around in the dressing.
Layer on the carrots, red pepper, and shelled edamame.
Finish off with your chopped romaine lettuce.
Top with freshly diced cilantro and crushed peanuts (if desired).
*Tip - the nuts will lose their crunchiness within 24 hours in the sealed jar d/t moisture, so I would recommend topping the day of if you want that nice crunch!
Cover the jars and store in the fridge for up to 3 days.
Before eating, shake the jar to combine all the ingredients. You can eat straight from the jar or pour out onto a plate.
Enjoy!

Notes

Tips for making a mason jar salad:

Make sure to pat your chopped romaine dry to prevent sogginess.
Make several jars at once to save time and have ready-to-eat meals for the week.
Shake the jar to distribute the dressing and mix the ingredients before eating OR pour in a large bowl and mix.
Optional - Write the date and type of salad on the jar to keep track of freshness and variety.

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