Summer Salad Recipe in a Jar (Honey Vinaigrette)

caitlinbrae — Thu, 28 Apr 2022 23:37:06 +0000

This summer salad recipe is made in a jar for an easy lunch! It is loaded with fresh ingredients making it perfect for warm summer time. With a few simple ingredients and a homemade honey vinaigrette you can make this easy salad.

Summer salad recipe

For all my salad lovers, I present you with this deee-lish summer corn salad. With fresh and peppery arugula and crisp summer veggies you really can’t go wrong with this recipe.

Summer is prime time for all the homemade veggie and fruit gardens. And it’s when have a plethora of fresh and in season produce on hand from our local farmers markets. So what better way to eat all those veggies than with this summer salad!

Some popular summer vegetables are cucumbers, tomatoes and corn (just to name a few). And what’s great about this recipe is that it’s so versatile. You can really add any veggies you like! The combination of the corn, cucumber, and tomato, work so nicely together but you can always add in whatever veggies you have on hand. Peppers or squash would both be great additions. Keep reading to find out all the ingredients we are working with.

Heres why you’ll love this summer salad recipe

This summer salad is tasty, fresh, and easy to make. Here are a few reasons why you will love it.

This summer corn salad is easy to make!

This salad has fresh and creamy mozzarella.

It makes the best lunch or grab and go lunch.

This recipe can be made with fresh or frozen corn.

It makes the perfect summer lunch idea!

Additionally, try this kale salad in a jar recipe for more salad inspiration.

Ingredients in summer salad

You will need a leafy green base, a few veggies, mozzarella, and eggs. Let’s break down the ingredients.

Arugula is a delicious and crisp leafy green. Arugula has a fresh and peppery flavor.

Veggies: Chopped onions, diced tomato, diced cucumbers, sliced avocado, and corn.

Fresh mozzarella adds flavor and protein!

Lastly, hard boiled egg to finish things off. The egg really brings all the ingredients together and pairs nicely with all the veggies.

Homemade dressing

Let’s make this easy homemade dressing! Making homemade vinaigrette is very simple. I don’t think people realize how easy it really is. Here are the ingredients that make up this dressing.

Olive oil
Apple cider vinegar
Honey
Dijion mustard
Garlic powder
Salt and pepper

How to make this summer lunch idea

This recipe makes two servings. However, you can scale back or scale up this recipe! If you’re sticking with two servings, grab two 32 ounce wide mouth mason jars or two salad bowls. If you’re storing the salads for a later date, add the salad into the mason jars! That way you can take them on the go or pack them in your lunch. If you’re going to enjoy this salad immediately, I recommend using salad bowls.

Firstly, assemble the salad. Add the cucumber, corn, onion, tomato, avocado, mozzarella and egg to the mason jars. Then add the arugula. Layering the salad this way will ensure the arugula does’t get soggy.
Now make the dressing! In a small container with a lid add all the dressing ingredients. Whisk until smooth and combined.
Store the mason jar salad and dressing in the fridge until ready to enjoy.
If you’re enjoying the salad right now top it with the dressing and dig in!

Substitutes and variations

Leafy greens. If you’re not a huge fan of arugula substitute in another lettuce like romaine or spinach.

Dressing. This salad is delicious with the honey vinaigrette! However, you can really use any dressing you love. I recommend using a fresh and light vinaigrette.

Chopped tomatoes. Instead of grape tomatoes you can use regular chopped tomatoes. But please note that the juices from the chopped tomatoes can make the salad soggy, especially if you’re storing it for a later date.

Eggs. Feel free to substitute the hard boiled egg for another protein source. Eggs are a great light and fresh protein source but you can also use grilled chicken or sliced turkey.

How to serve

Simply serve this salad for lunch or dinner. If you want to make this into a more filling dinner add an extra egg for more protein.

Scale up this salad and make a large serving as a side dish! You can easily double or triple this salad to make a large serving. Make the dressing on the side and bring it to a summer BBQ party. Add the dressing when it’s ready to be served.

Additionally, make a few more of these mason jar salads and store them in the fridge for the week. That way you always have an easy and wholesome lunch on hand.

Frequently asked questions

Does this recipe make a good side salad dish?

Yes 100%! You can bring this salad to a summer BBQ party or serve it along side your main dinner dish. Store the dressing separately and add the dressing when you’re ready to eat.

Can I double the dressing recipe?

Of course! Having extra dressing on hand is always a good idea. Simply double or triple the recipe and store it in an air tight or sealed container in the fridge.

Can I make this salad vegan or vegetarian?

Definitely. Omit the mozzarella cheese to make this salad vegan. Or you can use any dairy free cheese of your choice! To make this salad vegetarian you will have to omit the egg and the cheese. Add in some tofu or a vegan meat alternative to add some protein back into the salad.

Is this summer salad gluten free?

Yes it is! This salad doesn’t have any added grains so it is naturally gluten and grain free.

Other salad recipes you’ll love

Below are some other salad recipes you’ll love!

Lemon Kale Caesar Salad

Blackened Steak Salad

Strawberry Farro Salad

Chopped Salad with Chickpeas

Did you make this recipe

If you make this summer salad recipe, I would really appreciate a review! You can also find and follow me on Instagram and Pinterest. I would love for you to follow along and share what you make: tag me @braesbites. I love hearing from you!

Summer Salad Recipe in a Jar (with Honey Vinaigrette)

Course dinner, lunch

Cuisine American

Keyword summer corn salad, summer lunch idea, summer salad, summer salad recipe

Prep Time 10

Cook Time 0

Total Time 10

Servings

Calories 690kcal

Ingredients

1 cup cucumber diced
⅔ cup corn frozen microwave corn, or fresh cooked corn
½ cup chopped onion
½ cup tomato chopped
1 avocado diced
4 slices fresh mozzarella
2 hard boiled eggs
4 cups arugula

Homemade Honey Vinaigrette

2 tbsp olive oil
2 tbsp apple cider vinegar
2 tbsp honey
2 tsp dijion
¼ tsp garlic powder
⅛ tsp salt and pepper

Instructions

Assemble the salads. Add the cucumber, corn, onion, tomato, avocado, mozzarella and egg evenly into the two the mason jars. Then add the arugula. Layering the salad this way will ensure the arugula does't get soggy.
Now make the dressing! In a small container with a lid add all the dressing ingredients. Whisk until smooth and combined.
Store the mason jar salad and dressing in the fridge until ready to enjoy.
If you’re enjoying the salad right now top it with the dressing and dig in!

Nutrition

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