Strawberry Poppyseed Salad Jar Meal Prep
This sweet and refreshing salad is the perfect meal prep for these hot summery days. This salad jar meal prep is bursting with colour AND delicious flavours that will make your tastebuds sing with every bite.
Ingredients
Strawberry Poppyseed Dressing
- 1 cup strawberries
- 2 tbsp maple syrup
- 2 tbsp red wine vinegar
- ¼ cup olive oil
- 1 tsp ground mustard
- ½ tsp salt or more to taste
- ¼ tsp black pepper or more to taste
- 2 tsp poppy seed
Strawberry Poppyseed Salad Jar
- 1 red bell pepper chopped
- 2 cups cucumber chopped
- 4 tbsp pumpkin seeds
- 12 oz extra firm tofu cubed
- 1 tbsp olive oil or veg broth
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 2 cups quinoa cooked
- 1 cup pickled red onions
- 1 cup roasted almonds
- 2 cups arugula
Instructions
Strawberry Poppyseed Salad Jar
- On medium heat, add olive oil or vegetable broth to a medium skillet. Add in tofu cubes and spices (1 tsp garlic powder, 1 tsp onion powder). Saute for 15 minutes turning halfway. Remove from heat and allow them to cool.
- Meanwhile, chop red pepper, cucumber, and strawberries. Set aside.
- Make Strawberry Poppyseed Dressing: Blend 1 cup of strawberries until they are pureed. Pour into a jar and add the maple syrup, red wine vinegar, olive oil, ground mustard, salt, pepper, and poppy seeds. Whisk, taste and adjust.
- Layer your jars in this order: Strawberry Poppyseed Dressing, red bell pepper, cucumber, pumpkin seeds, tofu, strawberries, quinoa, pickled red onion, roasted almonds, and arugula.
Notes
How to serve: When ready to eat, dump the salad jar contents into a bowl and mix.
Extra toppings: I liked to top this bowl with vegan feta cheese crumbles and a balsamic glaze.