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Recipe of the Day: Mediterranean Mason Jar Salad with Tahini Yogurt Dressing

Courtesy of Jennifer McDaniel of McDaniel Nutrition Therapy

ST. LOUIS — TAHINI SALAD DRESSING (MAKES ABOUT 1 1/2 CUPS DRESSING) 

¼ c. tahini paste

¼ c. plain non-fat Greek yogurt

1 T. honey

1/4 c. lemon juice, fresh

¼ tsp. salt

1 garlic clove

¼–1/3 cup water

Mason Jar Salad 

2 T. Tahini dressing

1/2 c. cherry tomatoes, halved

1/2 c. cucumbers, diced

1/2 c. red, yellow or orange bell peppers, diced

1/2 c. quinoa, cooked

1/3 c. chickpeas, canned, rinsed, drained

5 kalamata olives pitted

2 c. lettuce (we used Bright Farms Sunny Crunch)

INSTRUCTIONS

Tahini Dressing

Blend tahini salad dressing ingredients in a blender or with immersion stick blender.

Add water to desired dressing consistency.

Mason Jar Salad

In a quart size jar, add salad dressing.

Layer rest of ingredients in jar. When ready to eat, shake jar well, pour into bowl and enjoy!

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