Feta Tomato Spinach Salad in a Jar

Oct 17, 2012 | 24 comments

I’ve been waiting for this day. This day when I finally used my new OXO International Good Grips Little Salad and Herb Spinner. Right away, the size is perfect. My little two-person household doesn’t eat much salad so using a full head of lettuce or other greens can lead to waste.

Last week I bought a set of 4 oz. canning jars. They’re the perfect serving size for us. For desserts, a special beverage, and yes, even salads. I’ve been planning to make my Feta, Tomato and Spinach Salad since I bought them. Enter the ease of OXO.

I started with just four simple ingredients: fresh spinach, crumbled Feta cheese, cherry Roma tomatoes and extra virgin olive oil.

After tearing a handful of spinach leaves, I rinsed them in the basket then spun them. This spinner is unlike any other I’ve experienced. It’s so small and easy to manage. The solid push-down button works so lightly, so easily. And the non-skid base made it worry-free. [You try juggling a camera in one hand and a salad spinner in the other! OXO makes it easy!]

After just a few quick pumps of the spinner, I removed the basket and dumped out the water. The spinach leaves were fresh, vibrant, and ready to go into the Spinner Bowl.

Next I cut the tomatoes. With small cherry Romas, it was quick and easy. Just look at those juices pouring out!

Then I topped it with the crumbled Feta cheese and tossed.

Now comes the part I’d been waiting for: the “canning” of my salad. I put in several spoonfuls, making sure that each serving had a delicious mix of the spinach, Feta, and tomatoes. I then lightly drizzled each jar with the olive oil.

Doesn’t that just scream “flavor”?!

I now have six mini salads in my refrigerator, just waiting to be eaten! How simple is that?

A little added dash of salt, pepper, and maybe a few croutons, and you’ve got yourself a salad!

Thanks, OXO!

And Frankly, My Dear… that’s all she wrote!

[Disclaimer: I’m an active member of the OXO Blogger Outreach Program, as well as an Amazon Affiliate. I have not been compensated by OXO in any way for this post, and all opinions and reviews are my own.]

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24 Comments

Sylvia phillips on October 17, 2012 at 7:55 am

I must say that the salad looks yummy and what a great idea to use the little jars! Glass is soo much healthier than plastic.
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- Molly Jo on October 17, 2012 at 8:34 am
  
  Thanks, Sylvia. We’ve several ideas planned for those jars during the holidays… hope you’ll stay tuned!
jaye Cherry on October 17, 2012 at 12:50 pm

YUM!!!!!!
- Molly Jo on October 17, 2012 at 6:51 pm
  
  It really was, Jaye!
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Alma on October 17, 2012 at 2:42 pm

ok I’m hungry!!
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- Molly Jo on October 17, 2012 at 6:52 pm
  
  It’s so easy, healthy, delicious… I highly recommend Jar Salads for everyone!
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Kathy on October 17, 2012 at 6:49 pm

That looks yummy!
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- Molly Jo on October 17, 2012 at 6:52 pm
  
  Thanks Kathy… it was!
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Winnie on October 18, 2012 at 2:19 am

My hubby would love that salad. i will give it a try and he can have it with his lunch. I love OXO stuff…my favorite peeler, can opener, and wine opener come from them. I will look into one of these… I have been wanting one…
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- Molly Jo on October 18, 2012 at 7:46 am
  
  I really like it, Winnie. It’s small enough to use, but big enough to serve a hearty salad. And the bowl makes a great serving dish that doesn’t overwhelm the table.
Larissa T. on October 19, 2012 at 2:04 pm

Oh my goodness my mouth is watering! Yum!

Thanks for linking up, Molly!
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- Molly Jo on October 19, 2012 at 2:14 pm
  
  Anytime, Larissa!
a.eye on October 19, 2012 at 3:33 pm

So simple and so easy! I love it.

One question, though, did the spinner cut the spinach?
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- Molly Jo on October 19, 2012 at 9:01 pm
  
  Thank you; and no, I hand-tore the spinach before rinsing and spinning.
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Michelle on October 19, 2012 at 4:08 pm

That looks fantastic! My daughter is always on the look out for great ways to take salad with her. This fits the bill perfectly. Thank you!
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- Molly Jo on October 19, 2012 at 4:15 pm
  
  It’s the perfect size to tote and go. And the jar keeps it really fresh. Thanks for stopping by, Michelle. Let me know how your daughter likes it!
Journey of Life on October 19, 2012 at 7:01 pm

Looks so yummy! I bet I can eat it for days!
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- Molly Jo on October 19, 2012 at 7:27 pm
  
  Yes, one jar actually is filling. Thanks for stopping by!
Angie Hales on October 20, 2012 at 6:42 pm

The mason jar idea is great! I love the convenience of making it once then when I want salad just grab a fork and a jar and have at it.
- Molly Jo on October 20, 2012 at 7:17 pm
  
  Thanks for stopping by, Angie. Yes, it’s much more convenient than I anticipated… and looks so pretty in the fridge, too!
Colyn Martin on October 21, 2012 at 4:29 pm

OMG, I’m so excited about this! I have a weird thing about canning jars, so salad in a canning jar waiting for me in my fridge every day would be amazing. Trying it next week.
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- Molly Jo on October 21, 2012 at 4:45 pm
  
  Wonderful, Colyn. Thank you for stopping over, and please let me know how it turns out.
Loki-Lou on October 22, 2012 at 1:36 pm

Oooo those pictures make it look so delicious! I have to try this! How inspired.
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- Molly Jo on October 22, 2012 at 2:59 pm
  
  Thank you! Let me know how it turns out. Thanks for stopping by, Loki!

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