LAYERED SALAD IN A JAR
Steps:
- TO MAKE THE DRESSING: In a bowl, whisk together the lemon juice, vinegar, honey, and olive oil; season with salt and pepper. Whisk in the feta. Cover and refrigerate until ready to use.
- TO MAKE THE SALAD: In a large pot, cook the orzo in salted water according to the package instructions. Drain and run cold water over the pasta to stop the cooking. Put the orzo in a large bowl and toss with 1/2 cup of the dressing. In a small bowl, stir together the green onions, tomatoes, olives, and cucumber. In a separate small bowl, stir together the 1/2 cup feta and the oregano.
- Preheat the oven to 350°F. Arrange the pine nuts on a baking sheet in a single layer and bake until golden, about 5 minutes; set aside. (Keep checking; they burn easily.)
- TO ASSEMBLE THE LAYERS: Have 12 (1-pint) wide mouth canning jars with lids ready. Spoon 1/3 cup of the orzo into the bottom of each jar, and follow with 1 layer each of the following: 1/4 cup green onion-tomato-olive-cucumber mix, 2 teaspoons feta-oregano mix, and 1/2 cup packed greens. Spoon about 1 tablespoon of the dressing on top of each salad and sprinkle each with about 1 teaspoon of the pine nuts. (You will have some dressing left over for another use.) Top with lids and refrigerate until needed. To serve, shake the jar to distribute the dressing.
- do it early
- The dressing and orzo can be prepared up to 1 day in advance and refrigerated. Assemble the salad in jars up to 6 hours before it is to be served. Keep it cold until serving time.
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David Jackson
j.david@gmail.comI wouldn't make this salad again.
Meliana De carrois
m-carrois96@hotmail.comOverall, I thought this salad was just okay.
Wakoko Micheal
mw68@yahoo.comThe instructions were a little unclear, but I was able to figure it out.
BOINEELO PRIMARY SCHOOL EDUCATION
b-e24@yahoo.comThis salad was a bit too heavy for my taste.
Hasnain pubg player
h.player@hotmail.comI found the salad to be a bit bland. I think it needed more seasoning.
Sad Sasd
sad_sasd50@hotmail.comThe dressing is a little too tangy for my taste, but otherwise this salad is great.
Sidrah Alamoodi
sidrah.alamoodi13@yahoo.comThis salad is perfect for a light lunch or dinner.
Ajith Prasanna
p_ajith40@aol.comI love how versatile this salad is. You can add or remove ingredients to suit your taste.
Abdullah Bangash555
a23@gmail.comThis salad is so easy to make and it's a great way to get your daily dose of veggies.
Uvonne Eromosele
uvonneeromosele@hotmail.frI'm not usually a fan of salads, but this one was really good.
lewis brown
l@hotmail.comThis was a great way to use up some leftover veggies I had in the fridge.
I Love
i14@gmail.comThis salad is so refreshing and delicious. I love that you can make it ahead of time and it still tastes great.
Elia Jean
j_e@hotmail.frI've made this salad several times now and it's always a crowd-pleaser. The dressing is tangy and flavorful, and the layers of veggies and cheese are just perfect.
Boneni Manana
b.manana@gmail.comThis layered salad in a jar was a hit at my last potluck! Everyone loved the combination of flavors and textures, and it was so easy to make ahead of time.