Name: Quinoa, Pear & Spinach Jar Salad
Cook time: 5 min
Total time: 5 min
Yield: 2
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: Balsamic vinegar 4 tbsp; Olive oil 3 tbsp; Maple syrup 1½ tbsp; Salt ¼ tsp; Black pepper; Maple balsamic dressing 2 tbsp; Quinoa ½ cup; Pears ½; Pecans 2 tbsp; Shallots 2 tbsp; Dried cherries 2 tbsp; Baby spinach 2–3 cups; Mason jar 1-quart size (32 oz)

Ingredients

	For the Maple Balsamic Dressing
	4 tbsp Balsamic vinegar
	3 tbsp Olive oil extra virgin
	1½ tbsp Maple syrup pure
	¼ tsp Salt
	Black pepper freshly ground, to taste
	For the Salad
	2 tbsp Maple balsamic dressing
	½ cup Quinoa cooked
	½ Pears large, diced
	2 tbsp Pecans chopped
	2 tbsp Shallots chopped
	2 tbsp Dried cherries or cranberries
	2–3 cups Baby spinach or enough to fill the jar
	1-quart size (32 oz) Mason jar

Nutritional information

638

Calories

3.7g

Fat

81.4g

Carbohydrate

16.8g

Protein

0mg

Cholesterol

662mg

Sodium

Cuisine:

American Recipes

Ingredients

For the Maple Balsamic Dressing
4 tbsp Balsamic vinegar
3 tbsp Olive oil
extra virgin
1½ tbsp Maple syrup
pure
¼ tsp Salt
Black pepper
freshly ground, to taste
For the Salad
2 tbsp Maple balsamic dressing
½ cup Quinoa
cooked
½ Pears
large, diced
2 tbsp Pecans
chopped
2 tbsp Shallots
chopped
2 tbsp Dried cherries
or cranberries
2–3 cups Baby spinach
or enough to fill the jar
1-quart size (32 oz) Mason jar

Quinoa, Pear & Spinach Jar Salad

Do you know the best part about this Quinoa, Pear and Spinach Jar Salad recipe? And no, it’s not the cute jar for serving! In my opinion, the best part about this quinoa, pear, pecan, shallot, dried cherries and baby spinach combo, stuffed inside a mason jar, is the maple and balsamic dressing.

Make extra and save it for later, it works with so many salad varieties too.

To make Quinoa, Pear and Spinach Jar Salad, you will need the following ingredients:

Steps to make Quinoa, Pear & Spinach Jar Salad

1	Prepare dressing	1
In a mixing bowl, whisk 4 tablespoons of balsamic vinegar with 3 tablespoons of olive oil, 1½ tablespoons of maple syrup, ¼ teaspoon of salt and some freshly ground black pepper and combine well.
2	Layer mason jar	4
Begin with 2 tablespoons of the prepared dressing at the base of the mason jar then top with ½ cup of cooked quinoa and then layer with diced pear, 2 tablespoons of chopped pecans, then 2 tablespoons of chopped shallot, followed by 2 tablespoons of dried cherries or cranberries and finally fill the jar with 2-3 cups of baby spinach.
3	Refrigerate
Seal jar and store in the fridge until ready to eat.
4	Serve
Pour ingredients into a salad serving bowl, toss and enjoy!

This Quinoa, Pear and Spinach Jar Salad is a perfect office lunch. You can prepare it at the beginning of the week, throw the jar in your briefcase and you’re good to go! Let us know if your colleagues were all incredibly jealous and tag us in some of you stories online using our hashtag #cookmerecipes!

Jeff O'connor

Jeff is a 38-year-old bachelor who prefers not to waste his time on salads and light meals. He’s a true carnivore who knows how to enjoy food to the max! Jeff will tell you how to cook rich and filling meals from scratch, bringing some real meaty decadence to your kitchen. His recipes are sure to satisfy every meat lover!