Mason jar salads are great for on the go and maintaining good texture and flavor. Once you are ready to go shake it all up and enjoy. The base of this salad is cabbage, which is rich in phytonutrient antioxidants including Vitamin C and K, as well as a good source of b-vitamins. We hope you enjoy this light and refreshing salad that has a delicious crunch.

Ingredients:

- 1/2 cup packed shredded cabbage
- 1/4 cup of cilantro
- 1/2 Roma tomato
- 2 tbsp of lime juice
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1-2 tsp of fish sauce (adds salty flavor)
- 2 tbsp sunflower seeds
- 1 tbsp of sesame seeds
- 1/4 cup of dry roasted chickpeas (I love to add salt and vinegar flavored chickpeas)
- 1/4 cup of mixed nuts
- 1 clove garlic minced
- red pepper flakes and pepper to taste
- Optional: 1/4 cup of dried shrimp

Instructions:

1. Add minced garlic, lime juice, fish sauce, and olive oil to the jar.
2. Add cabbage then layer with tomato.
3. Add cilantro then seeds, nuts, and chickpeas.
4. Top with pepper and red pepper flakes.
5. Add dried shrimp to the top.
6. Transport in an upright position and shake when you are ready to enjoy.

Recipe submitted by Carpe Diem Nutrition Intern, Katie Seaton