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Asian-Inspired Nectarine & Feta Salad Jar

Jade Seeliger, Nectarines

  • This fresh salad combines the sweetness of nectarines with the tangy creaminess of feta, topped with a delicious Asian-style dressing. A perfect summer salad!  If you are taking your salad on the run, remember to place the dressing at the bottom of the jar or container so that it doesn’t make your salad ingredients soggy
  • Serves 2

Ingredients

  • 2 ripe nectarines (or peaches), sliced
  • 1 round of feta cheese, crumbled
  • 1 cup baby spinach
  • 1 carrot, diced
  • ¼ red onion, thinly sliced
  • ½ cup edamame beans, steamed
  • 1 cup cooked vermicelli noodles
  • Fresh coriander leaves (or fresh basil if you’re not a fan of coriander)
  • Optional: add ½ shredded chicken breast to each jar if you prefer more protein

For the Dressing

(Tip: double up on this dressing to keep in the fridge as a handy Asian dressing)

  • 1 Tbsp reduced sodium soy sauce
  • Tbsp Rice vinegar
  • 1 tsp Honey
  • 2 tsp Sesame oil
  • 1 tsp Fresh ginger, grated
  • A pinch of red pepper flakes (optional)

Method

When it comes to assembling your salad jar it all comes down to how you layer it to ensure your salad stays crispy and crunchy.  

  1. Prepare the Dressing: In a small bowl, whisk together the dressing ingredients, then add about 2 Tbsp of salad dressing to each jar.

  2. Assemble the Salad: First share the cooked vermicelli noodles between the jars, then layer them in the following order, feta, red onion, edamame beans, nectarine slices, baby spinach leaves and finish off with your fresh coriander (or basil).

  3. Place into the fridge until needed: these Asian salad jars will last up to 3 days in a sterilized jar.