Layered Mason Jar Salad with Zesty Little Havana Vinaigrette

By TheresaJ

Ingredients

• 6 (12-ounce) mason jars, lids removed
• 1 1/2 cups romaine lettuce, rinsed and chopped
• 3 navel oranges, peeled and segmented
• 12 cherry tomatoes, quartered
• 1/2 cup jicama, peeled and thinly sliced lengthwise (optional)*
• 2 handfuls baby spinach leaves
• 6 radishes, thinly sliced lengthwise
• 1/2 cup diced red onion
• Little Havana Vinaigrette (see instructions below)
• *Crisp and sweet, jicama is a lesser-known root vegetable that adds fresh, tropical flavor to any dish. Visit your local grocery or international foods store and ask for assistance

Details

Servings 6

Preparation

Step 1

Evenly divide ingredients among the mason jars, then layer into container in the order listed.
Pour a small amount of Little Havana Vinaigrette or other dressing into jar, or serve on the side in a small decorative dish.
Tip: Mason jars are inexpensive and available right in your grocery store. But if you don’t have these old-fashioned containers on hand, feel free to use a large glass bowl for the same stunning visual effect.

Little Havana Vinaigrette
Sweet and spicy, this easy homemade dressing is the perfect companion to any salad.

INGREDIENTS
2 to 4 cloves garlic, minced
1/4 cup white wine vinegar
1/4 cup lime juice
1/2 cup olive oil
Salt and pepper, to taste

INSTRUCTIONS
In a food processor or blender, blend together garlic, vinegar and lime juice.
Continue processing and pour in olive oil in a slow, steady stream.
Once combined, season to taste with salt and pepper.