RECIPE: Mason Jar Salad with Chickpeas

If your schedule has you bouncing around like a caffeinated squirrel, but your body’s begging for something nourishing that isn’t a sad granola bar—this one’s for you. Say hello to your new lunchtime lifesaver: the mason jar chickpea salad. Cute, layered, and ready to roll with you wherever life takes you.

Why This Recipe is Great - It’s basically the Pinterest version of meal prep—visually satisfying, nutritionally loaded, and wildly convenient. Chickpeas bring the protein and fiber, veggies bring the crunch and color, and the dressing brings the flavor that’ll make you say, “Wait... why am I not eating this every day?”

Star Ingredients and Their Benefits

• Chickpeas: The plant-based protein queen. Full of fiber to keep your blood sugar chill and your cravings at bay.

• Bell Peppers: Vitamin C-packed, mood-brightening bites of crunch.

• Cucumber: Hydration in veggie form. Great for your skin and your digestion.

• Red Onion: A little bite, a lot of anti-inflammatory magic.

• Leafy Greens (spinach or arugula): Full of folate, iron, and energy-supporting nutrients.

  
  

The Recipe - You’ll need:

• 1/2 cup canned chickpeas, drained and rinsed

• 1/4 cup diced bell peppers (any color)

• 1/4 cup diced cucumber

• 2 tbsp chopped red onion

• 1 tbsp olive oil

• 1 tbsp lemon juice or red wine vinegar

• Salt, pepper, and a pinch of garlic powder

• 1–2 cups baby spinach or arugula

Instructions:

1. In a mason jar, add the dressing ingredients (olive oil, lemon juice, salt, pepper, garlic powder).

2. Layer chickpeas, then crunchy veggies, and top with your greens.

3. Seal it, shake it when you’re ready to eat, and show off your aesthetic lunch on Instagram (optional but encouraged).

   
   

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3 Pro Tips

1. Keep the dressing on the bottom of the jar to avoid soggy greens—layering matters.

2. Add feta or goat cheese for a creamy boost.

3. Make a few jars at once to avoid future hangry disasters.

   
   

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Pack it, shake it, devour it.

xo, Kayla