Zucchini noodle mason jar salad with farro and mozzarella – it makes the perfect lunch and is a taste of summer, in a jar!
Mason Jar Salads – all the rage, right? They are kinda genius if you think about it. A salad perfect for folks that are on the go – it stays fresh, it looks beautiful and it tastes great.
About this Zucchini Noodle Mason Jar Salad
- Perfect for Meal Prep: If you do any meal prep, these salads in a jar are a perfect thing to add to your meal prep list. If you don’t do meal prep, well, you should. I’m usually a total slacker about it but when I do it, I’m SO glad I did. But I don’t do it nearly enough.
- Fun: This zucchini noodle mason jar salad includes one of my favorite ingredients — zucchini noodles (I’m obsessed). If you don’t have a spiralizer to make these noodles, you can use a julienne blade on a mandoline or just carefully cut them into thin strips using a knife.
- Hearty: On top of the dressing (a white balsamic vinaigrette) and the zucchini noodles, I add a layer of whole grain farro. It’s an easy grain to cook, adds a great chewiness to this salad, and it’s nutritious. If you don’t happen to have farro on hand, try it with quinoa or barley.
- Flavorful: This salad is a nod to caprese, a summertime classic trio of flavors that can’t be beat. Tomato + Mozzarella + Basil = perfection!
Hope you love this zucchini noodle Mason jar salad as much as we do! And remember, you don’t have to put the salad in a jar. Make it and serve it right in the bowl if you prefer.
More Summertime Salads
- Quinoa and Wheat Berry Salad with Green Beans and Dried Cranberries
- Barley Salad with Cucumbers, Tomatoes and Parsley
- Herbed Israeli Couscous Salad with Tomatoes and Mozzarella
- Asparagus Panzanella Salad with Homemade Croutons
- Taco Salad
- Tortellini Pasta Salad with Pepperoni and Italian Vinaigrette
- Bruschetta Orzo Pasta Salad
Storage Notes
This salad keep in fridge as long as basil stays fresh. If you plan to make these in advance, I would recommend adding tomatoes and basil prior to serving rather than keeping them in the fridge with the rest of the ingredients.
Zucchini Noodle Mason Jar Salad
Ingredients
- 1 teaspoon golden balsamic vinegar (or other balsamic vinegar)
- 3 teaspoons extra virgin olive oil
- salt and pepper to taste
- 1/2 medium zucchini, spiralized
- 1 cup cooked farro
- 1/2 cup fresh mozzarella pearls (or a larger size cut small)
- heaping half cup grape tomatoes
- 5-6 fresh basil leaves
Instructions
- In the bottom of a mason jar, add vinegar, olive oil, salt and pepper. Shake or stir to combine. Taste and add more salt and pepper as desired.
- On top of dressing, add spiralized zucchini, then add farro, mozzarella, tomatoes and basil.
- When ready to serve, tear basil leaves to desired size, pour into a bowl or onto a plate, and stir to coat all ingredients with dressing. Enjoy!
Notes
- If you don’t own a spiralizer, you can cut the zucchini into thin slices or use a mandoline to cut it into noodles.
- This salad keep in fridge as long as basil stays fresh. If you plan to make these in advance, I would recommend adding tomatoes and basil prior to serving rather than keeping them in the fridge with the rest of the ingredients.
Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
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I gotta tell you I’m not easily wowed, but this is just the perfect blend of all of my favorite foods and I’m NOT waiting until summer to try it! If it wasn’t 9:00 at night, I’d be in the kitchen whipping it up right now and not typing this. Thanks so much for the inspiration!
Aww, thank you so much! Some of my favorite flavors in this one too! I hope you love it!