Roast Beef & Cheddar with Thousand Island
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A make-ahead mason jar salad layered with roast beef, cheddar, tomatoes and cucumbers over Thousand Island dressing. Pack five jars for easy lunches through the week.
Ingredients
Salad
- 10 tbsp Thousand Island yogurt dressing
- 1 quart halved cherry tomatoes
- 5 mini cucumbers sliced
- 1/2 Spanish onion diced
- 5 single-serve cheddar portions diced
- 1/2 lb thin roast beef slices chopped
- 3 cups spinach-arugula blend
Equipment
- 32-oz jars
- cutting board
- chef’s knife
Directions
- Prepare: Slice the onion, cucumbers, and tomatoes, and dice the cheese and roast beef.
- Assemble: Put the dressing in each jar, then add tomatoes, cucumbers, onion, cheese, roast beef, and mixed greens. Seal and refrigerate; move to a bowl when serving.
- Store: Refrigerate right away; for meal prep, eat within 3 days.
- Serve: Keep the jar upright until mealtime. Tip it into a bowl, toss everything with the dressing, and serve cold.
Notes
Keep refrigerated at 40°F (4°C) or below.
Nutrition
Serving: 445g | Calories: 314kcal | Carbohydrates: 19g | Protein: 17g | Fat: 20g | Saturated Fat: 6.2g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 52mg | Sodium: 843mg | Potassium: 1036mg | Fiber: 3.3g | Sugar: 12g | Vitamin A: 3224IU | Vitamin C: 28mg | Calcium: 221mg | Iron: 2.7mg
Nutrition is an estimate per serving from USDA FoodData Central, for 5 jars; Thousand Island yogurt dressing counted as Thousand Island dressing, thin roast beef slices counted as deli roast beef. Brands and portions vary, so use it only as an approximation.