Servings: 2
Ingredients
Instructions
- The secret to great mason jar salads lies in the layering, so it’s best to start with the dressing. Try some from the Betr Recipes linked above. If you’re short on time, 2 tbsp of organic bottled dressing such as Bragg Healthy Vinaigrette or Ginger Sesame Dressing are great options.
- If you’re planning to eat your salad within a day or two, the dressing can go straight into the bottom of the jar. If you’ll be keeping it longer than that, consider storing the dressing separately in travel-friendly, 2-ounce containers.
- Resilient veggies are those that can last long in the bottom of the jar- meaning they won’t get soggy, and can handle the pressure of having other, lighter ingredients layered on top. Some to consider: raw onion, peppers, celery, fennel, cucumbers, edamame, grape tomatoes. You can also add diced apples too- just sprinkle a little lemon juice onto the apples first to keep them from browning if you won’t be eating it right away.
- For a complete meal with staying power, layer some lean protein on top of your resilient veggies. Some to consider: chopped hard-boiled egg whites, diced chicken breast, grilled steak or shrimp or quinoa.
- Next, cover your resilient veggies and protein with a good handful (or two) of greens. Packing the greens tightly will help keep ingredients in place. Darker varieties pack more nutrients like kale, spinach or spring mix with chopped romaine.
- With your mason jar, mostly full, sprinkle on your favorite toppings like hemp or chia seeds and even some berries.When it’s time to dig in, pour your salad onto a plate or into a bowl, or shake things up and enjoy it right from the jar. Just don’t forget to pack a fork if you’ll be eating it on the go!
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Love this program!
If I worked this would be great. Though it might be nice to keep on hand if I need a quick grab and go lunch or dinner
Bought large mason jars so room to shake the salad up good.
Mason jar salads are a great idea!
Thx u
Going to try this!
Quick meal on the go. I’m going to try it
It’s a quick and healthy salad in a Mason Jar, sounds good!
Had fun prepping and building mason jar salads.
Thank you for providing such a good examples, neither my wife or myself have good options or ideas on how to prepare salads and these post were really helpful.
Sounds good
I love the mason jar salads. They are so quick and easy. I usually make up enough to last a week 😊
I love these ideas
Getting jars tomorrow, thanks
Great tips
Great idea. I will have to try once I have a kitchen
Don’t have Mason jars, but will use another glass container. Great idea!
Fixed mine tonight! Ready for lunch tomorrow!
I really liked the mason jar salad thank you much I to made enough for the week.
I look forward to using mason jars!!
Can’t wait to start preparing foods
I like this idea of being able to grab a quick healthy, on-the-go salad.
Just made mason jar salads. Looking forward to not having to think about lunches. Loved all the tips !
I can’t wait to try these! I already have some mason jars. I knew they would come in handy some day!
Haven’t started yet.. but base on the pictures everything looks good.. can’t wait to start
The Mason Jar Salads are a lifesaver ready to go when you are and so so good!!
Yum. Looks good.
This program seems doable. I’m glad this program is here for me & others
I’ve purchased the large mason jars so I can prep my lunches for next week. I’m excited to give this a try.
Smart!
Will be buying Mason jars..starting the program Monday. Thanks for the tips on how to layer the food in the jar!
I love this idea!
Love these!! It takes the stress out of deciding what to eat for lunch and for those who are busy, it’s ready to go since we prepped before. Thank you!
These mason jar salads look really good and easy! Getting my jars this weekend.
Sure enough,I will be tying this
Looking forward to giving the mason jars a try, just starting the program.
This is a great idea! Thank you for this article
Just making salads in a Tupperware bowl .it won’t break so that’s good for me
Thanks for the information.I will be trying this
Good idea…
Great idea, I’m generally home and make a bowl of salad every day for lunch and dinner. But this would be great for the weekend to the beach or out shopping.
Great idea for layering
I have plastic jars just for this. Thank you for the layering tips.
What size Mason jar is the standard size for salads for one person? A quick search on Amazon shows them in all kinds of sizes from 8oz to 32oz.
32 oz is perfect!
Great idea. Learn something new everyday.
Sounds amazing. I can’t wait for my wife to make these salads in mason jars. We drive a 18 wheeler & we are so thankful to have joined tonight on this program