Jar salad: our easy-to-make vegetarian version
Time is never enough to prepare tasty dishes at home before going out in the morning. We know that you always make the usual sandwich. But at Petitchef we are always on the lookout for new recipes that are easy to take to work (and beyond). Here's one: vegetarian jar salad. The principle is simple: put the ingredients of your choice in a glass jar and add a dressing. Today, we suggest a vegetarian version rich in vegetable protein with a peanut butter dressing.Try the jar salad by following our step by step recipe below.
Ingredients
Materials
- 1 L jar
- 1 potato peeler
- 1 saucepan
Preparation
To cook the quinoa:
Bring the water to boil and salt it. Wash the quinoa until the water is clean, then cook it for 10 minutes with the lid on.
Remove the quinoa from the heat and let it rest covered for 20 minutes. Remove the lid and leave to cool down.
To prepare the ingredients:
Wash the salad, cabbage and carrots. Cut the carrots with the help of a peeler.
To prepare the sauce:
Put the peanut butter, sesame oil, honey, salt and pepper in the bottom of the jar. Mix well.
Add the chickpeas and then the quinoa, which has cooled down. Then the carrot, cabbage, salad, and finally the peanuts.
Your vegetarian salad in a jar is ready to be taken to work or for a picnic. All you have to do is pour it on a plate and stir before eating.
Observations
How long can I store the vegetarian jar salad?
We recommend eating it the same day if it is not chilled. However, if you refrigerate it, you can also use it the next day.
How do I replace the ingredients of the vegetarian jar salad?
You can use any raw vegetables but also cold cooked vegetables.
You can add cheese (like feta cheese for example). Opt for legumes that do not change their taste when in contact with the sauce, such as chickpeas and lentils. Finally, you can choose any carbohydrate, including spelt, rice, pasta.
I am not a vegetarian, can I add animal protein to the jar salad?
Yes, you can add shrimps, cooked chicken or crumbled tuna. The combinations to try are endless.
How do I wash quinoa?
Quinoa can have a strong taste if it is not washed enough. To reduce this taste, wash the quinoa several times in a bowl until the water is clear. You will notice the difference.
How do I replace peanut butter in the salad dressing?
You can replace the peanut butter with a tablespoon of soy sauce. Feel free to also add lemon and ginger if you want an even more special taste.
