Description
Enjoy fresh and delicious salads on the go with these easy Mason jar recipes. Prepare them in advance for a quick and healthy meal anytime.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 tbsp Greek salad dressing
- 1/2 cup Cucumbers (chopped into half moons)
- 1/4 cup Red onions (sliced into quarter moons)
- 3 oz Cooked chicken (cubed or shredded; ~1/2 cup)
- 1/2 cup Grape tomatoes (halved)
- 1/4 cup Feta cheese (crumbled)
- 1 cup Romaine lettuce (chopped, packed to measure; or enough to fill the jar)
- 1 1/2 tbsp Salsa
- 1 1/2 tbsp Sour cream
- 1/2 cup Bell peppers (cut into short strips)
- 1/4 cup Red onions (sliced into quarter moons)
- 1/2 cup Taco meat
- 1/2 cup Grape tomatoes (halved)
- 1/4 cup Cheddar cheese (shredded)
- 1 cup Romaine lettuce (chopped, packed to measure; or enough to fill the jar)
- 3 tbsp Thousand island dressing
- 2/3 cup Cucumbers (cut into half moons)
- 3 oz Deli ham (diced; ~1/2 cup)
- 2/3 cup Cherry tomatoes (halved)
- 1/2 oz Cheddar cheese (cubed; ~2 tbsp)
- 1/2 oz Swiss cheese (cubed; ~2 tbsp)
- 1 large Hard boiled egg (sliced)
- 1/4 cup Walnuts
- 1 cup Romaine lettuce (chopped, packed to measure; or enough to fill the jar)
- 2 tbsp Olive oil
- 1 tbsp Balsamic vinegar
- 1/4 tsp Garlic powder
- 1/4 tsp Sea salt
- 1/8 tsp Black pepper
- 3 oz Cooked chicken (cubed or shredded; ~1/2 cup)
- 1 cup Cherry tomatoes (halved)
- 1/2 cup Fresh mozzarella balls
- 1 cup Romaine lettuce (chopped, packed to measure; or enough to almost fill the jar)
- 1/4 cup Fresh basil (cut into ribbons)
- 3 tbsp Poppy seed dressing
- 1/2 cup Cooked salmon (flaked; ~3–4 ounces)
- 2/3 cup Strawberries (sliced)
- 1/4 cup Goat cheese (crumbled)
- 1 tbsp Almonds (sliced, optional)
- 1 3/4 cups Fresh spinach (packed to measure; or enough to fill the jar)
- 3 tbsp Caesar salad dressing
- 3 oz Cooked chicken (cubed or shredded; ~1/2 cup)
- 1/2 cup Cherry tomatoes (halved)
- 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese (shredded)
- 1/4 cup Croutons (optional)
- 1 1/2 cups Romaine lettuce (chopped, packed to measure; or enough to fill the jar)
Instructions
- Pour the dressing into the bottom of a large Mason jar.
- (All except the Caprese version have the dressing already mixed. For the Caprese version, whisk the olive oil, balsamic vinegar, garlic powder, salt, and pepper at the bottom of the jar before adding the other ingredients.)
- Layer your salad ingredients in the order listed above.
- In general, I recommend this order: hearty vegetables (that won’t get soggy or watery), proteins, watery vegetables, eggs and cheese, nuts or seeds, and finally greens.
- Cover the jars with lids and store in the fridge.
- When you’re ready to enjoy your salad, shake the jar vigorously to coat the ingredients in dressing. Then, dump the contents into a bowl and enjoy!
Notes
- Adjust ingredient quantities to your liking.
- Use wide-mouth Mason jars for easier filling and emptying.
- Salads can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 jar
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 75mg