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Three clear mason jars filled with layered chickpea apple salad, including chopped red apples, arugula, crumbled feta, and chickpeas, sitting on a white marble countertop. A healthy salad recipe perfect for work lunch ideas and meal prep.
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Chickpea Apple Mason Jar Salad

This healthy and satisfying chickpea apple salad is layered into mason jars for the perfect make-ahead work lunch. With crisp apples, creamy feta, protein-packed chickpeas, and a tangy balsamic vinaigrette, it’s a high-protein vegetarian lunch that stays fresh for up to 5 days.
Course Salad
Prep Time 15 minutes
Servings 6

Ingredients

  • 2 Cans Chickpeas, Rinsed and Drained
  • 3 Medium Red Apples, Chopped (such as Honeycrisp or Gala)
  • 12 Ounces Fat Free Feta Cheese (Crumbled)
  • 9-10 Cups Argula
  • 1 Red Onion, Sliced
  • 6 Tbl Balsamic Vinegar
  • 3 Tbl Olive Oil
  • 1 Tbl Lemon Juice
  • 1/2 Tsp Each of Pepper and Salt

Instructions

  • In a small bowl, whisk together the balsamic vinegar, olive oil, lemon juice, salt, and pepper. Prepare six 16 oz wide-mouth mason jars. Pour about 2 tablespoons of dressing into the bottom of each jar. Divide the chickpeas evenly between the jars, layering them directly over the dressing. Add the chopped apples next, followed by a few slices of red onion in each jar. Sprinkle the crumbled feta evenly across the jars. Top each jar with a generous handful of arugula.
    Screw the lids on tightly and refrigerate. The salads will stay fresh for up to 5 days.
    To serve, shake the jar to mix or pour into a bowl and toss.
    Each Mason Jar is 4 WW Points. Enjoy!