Lunch

Protein Egg and Quinoa Salad Jars

Recipe by Skinnytaste
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Protein Egg and Quinoa Salad Jars

About This Recipe

These protein-packed, high-fiber Egg and Quinoa Salad Jars are perfect to pack ahead for lunch for those busy weekdays.

Ingredients

  • 1/2 large lemon
  • 4 teaspoons extra virgin olive oil
  • 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
  • black pepper
  • 3 ounces avocado (from 1/2 med haas)
  • 1/2 cup cooked lentils (I bought them at Trader Joes)
  • 1/2 cup cooked quinoa 
  • 1/2 cup halved grape tomatoes
  • 2 cups baby arugula
  • 2 large eggs (hard boiled)

Instructions

  1. Whisk the lemon juice, olive oil, salt and pepper in a small bowl and divide in 2 pint sized mason jars.
  2. In this order, layer the avocado, lentils, quinoa, tomatoes, arugula and egg dividing equally.
  3. Close jar and refrigerate for up to 2 days. To eat, shake well and pour onto a plate and eat!
Source: This recipe is from Skinnytaste. Used with attribution. Full original recipe with photos and notes available at the source link.
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