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Rainbow Vegetable Couscous Salad in a Jar

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Rainbow Vegetable Couscous Salad in a Jar is a vibrant, colorful layered salad featuring fluffy couscous, crisp vegetables, and a zesty lemon dressing. Perfect for meal prep, picnics, or a healthy grab-and-go lunch option.

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup couscous
  • 1 cup boiling water or vegetable broth
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 1/2 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
  • 1/2 cup cucumber, diced
  • 1/2 cup red bell pepper, diced
  • 1/4 cup red cabbage, shredded
  • 1/4 cup grated carrots
  • 1/4 cup sweet corn (canned or cooked)
  • 2 tbsp chopped parsley or cilantro
  • For the dressing:
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tbsp lemon juice
  • 1 tsp Dijon mustard
  • 1/2 tsp honey or maple syrup
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. Place couscous and 1/4 tsp salt in a bowl. Pour over 1 cup boiling water or broth, cover, and let sit for 5 minutes. Fluff with a fork and let cool.
  2. In a small bowl or jar, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, honey (or maple syrup), salt, and pepper to make the dressing.
  3. To assemble, layer ingredients into jars in the following order (bottom to top): dressing, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, bell pepper, corn, carrots, cabbage, couscous, and herbs.
  4. Seal jars and refrigerate until ready to eat. Shake or stir before serving.

Notes

  • Use wide-mouth jars for easier filling and eating.
  • Can be made 2–3 days in advance and kept refrigerated.
  • Add chickpeas or feta for extra protein if desired.
  • Letting the couscous cool completely helps prevent sogginess.

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Keywords: couscous salad, salad in a jar, rainbow vegetables, vegan lunch, meal prep salad

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