Bulgur salad in a Mason jar

Prep time 10 min Total time 10 min Serves 2

For a simple and filling lunchtime, try a mason jar salad recipe featuring bulgur and veggies.

- Marie des Neiges Magnan

Ingredients

For the dressing:

  • 6 tbsp plain yogurt
  • 1 handful fresh cilantro, chopped
  • 1 handful fresh basil, chopped
  • Juice of 1 lime
  • Pinch of salt

For the salad:

  • ½ cup fine-ground bulgur (or couscous)
  • 2 Lebanese cucumbers
  • 1 pack of sorrel
  • ½ quart field strawberries
  • ¼ cup organic almonds
  • 3 tbsp chopped samphire (optional)

Equipment:

  • Mason jars
  • Knife
  • Cutting board

Instructions

  • Prepare and combine all ingredients for the dressing and keep in a sealed container to take with you.In a saucepan, bring ½ cup of salty water to a boil and add the bulgur. Turn off the heat, cover, and let the bulgur absorb the water. Season to taste with salt and pepper and let cool off. Place ½ cup of bulgur in each Mason jar.
  • On the day you plan to eat the salad, cut the cucumbers, sorrel, strawberries and samphire.
  • Layer each ingredient in the Mason jar: strawberries, cucumbers, sorrel, almonds and samphire, then pour the dressing. Leave some space at the top to be able to shake well before serving.
  • Close the jars, pack your bags and off you go - a great meal is awaiting you. Bon appétit!