Description
This Stripy Hummus Salad Jars recipe is a vibrant and healthy layered salad perfect for meal prepping or picnics. Featuring a mix of crunchy fresh vegetables, protein-rich soya beans or peas, and creamy hummus, all topped with a zesty lemon and honey dressing, it’s both flavorful and visually appealing. Served chilled in individual jars, it’s convenient to serve and enjoy on the go.
Ingredients
Scale
Vegetables and Seeds
- 2 large carrots, peeled and grated
- 2 red peppers (or a mixture of colours), finely chopped
- Half cucumber, finely chopped
- 200g cherry tomatoes, quartered
- Small pack basil leaves
- 4 tbsp pumpkin seeds (optional)
Proteins
- 140g frozen soya beans or peas
Other Ingredients
- 200g tub hummus (reserve 2 tbsp for the dressing)
- Zest and juice of 1 lemon
- 1 tbsp clear honey
- 2 tbsp hummus (from the tub, reserved for dressing)
Instructions
- Make the Dressing: Combine the lemon zest and juice, honey, 2 tablespoons of hummus, and 1 tablespoon of water in a jam jar. Screw on the lid tightly and shake vigorously until well blended. Set aside to allow flavors to meld.
- Cook the Soya Beans or Peas: Bring a small pan of water to a boil, then add the frozen soya beans or peas. Cook for 1 minute until tender, then drain and rinse under cold water to stop the cooking and cool them down.
- Assemble the Jars: Evenly distribute the remaining hummus from the tub into 6 large jam jars as the base layer. Layer on the cooled soya beans or peas, followed by the chopped red peppers, cucumber, quartered cherry tomatoes, basil leaves, grated carrots, and pumpkin seeds if using. Screw the lids on tightly and chill the jars in the refrigerator until ready to serve. The jars can be stored refrigerated for up to 24 hours.
- Serve: When ready to eat, pass the jars around and let everyone pour a little of the dressing over their salad. Mix and enjoy fresh.
Notes
- You can substitute frozen peas for soya beans if preferred or based on availability.
- Using a variety of colored peppers adds visual appeal and extra nutrients.
- The salad jars can be prepared the day before, making meal prep easy.
- Pumpkin seeds add a nice crunch but can be omitted for nut-free or seed-free preferences.
- Make sure to rinse the cooked beans or peas under cold water to cool quickly and maintain texture.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Keywords: stripy hummus salad jars, layered salad jars, hummus salad, easy salad jars, meal prep salad, Mediterranean vegetarian salad
