Description
Whether you’re chasing after a busy Monday or prepping lunches that don’t get soggy, Mason Jar Salads bring freshness, convenience, and vibrant layers that stay crisp for days.
Ingredients
Lemon tahini or vinaigrette dressing
Carrots, cucumbers, corn, or cooked chickpeas
Quinoa, couscous, sweet potatoes, or berries
Grilled chicken, tofu, tuna, or boiled eggs
Romaine, kale, spinach, or arugula
Optional: pickled onions, seed clusters, goat cheese, beets
Instructions
1. Add the dressing to the bottom of a clean mason jar.
2. Layer hearty vegetables like carrots or chickpeas next to act as a buffer.
3. Add grains and soft veggies like quinoa or tomatoes above the buffer layer.
4. Include your protein—grilled chicken, tofu, or hard-boiled eggs.
5. Top it all with leafy greens like arugula or romaine.
6. Seal tightly and store in the fridge for up to 5 days.
7. When ready to eat, shake well and enjoy straight from the jar or pour into a bowl.
Notes
Use thick dressings to prevent sogginess.
Switch up ingredients based on your dietary needs or taste.
Prep 3–5 jars at once to save time during the week.
Keep jars cold and sealed for best freshness.
Add extras like seed clusters or goat cheese for a gourmet twist.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: Fusion
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 jar
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
Keywords: mason jar salad, meal prep, layered salad, healthy lunch