If you’re sick of bringing the same old leftovers to work for lunch, you’re in luck. Mason jar salads are an easy way to eat a healthy meal on the go.
Simply layer the ingredients in a mason jar (or multiple jars, if you’re prepping for the whole week) and throw them in the fridge. Then, you’re ready to go!
The mason jars help the leafy greens stay crispy longer, so you can easily prep multiple ready-to-eat salads for the week.
To get you started, Blain’s Farm & Fleet has compiled some great mason jar salad recipes for you to try.
Take a Greek salad to work with this recipe from Food Network. Packed with artichoke hearts, chickpeas, olives, tomatoes, and more, you’ll be full until you get home for dinner.
Swap out the classic sandwich for a BLT salad with the recipe from It All Started with Paint. Just shake up the mason jar, and you have a delicious meal. Plus, it includes everyone’s favorite—bacon!
3. Red, White, and Blue Mason Jar Salad
These salads from the Cookie Rookie are perfect anytime. But you can also serve them at your next Memorial Day or Independence Day party! The layers of blueberries, feta cheese, and strawberries make for a pretty and tasty meal.
4. BBQ Ranch Chicken Mason Jar Salad
This salad from Mama Cheaps is perfect for your weekly meal prep. Just cook up some chicken, and make salads you can take to work all week long.
If you like Tex-Mex, you’re in for a treat with this recipe from Gimme Delicious. It’s a healthy version of a classic burrito bowl with quinoa and grilled chicken breast.
6. Tropical Sriracha Chicken Salad
Treat your taste buds with this sweet and spicy salad from the Healthy Maven. The combination of pineapple marinated chicken and spicy Sriracha is perfect for lunch or dinner.
7. Seven-Layer Avocado Salad in a Jar
Pack in the vegetables with this recipe from California Avocados. Not only does the salad look great. It’s also full of nutritious vegetables—some that you can get right from your own vegetable garden.
8. Layered Taco Salad with Cilantro-Lime Dressing
If you want a meatless option, look no further than this recipe from Pop Sugar. The cilantro-lime dressing adds a special kick to the mason jar taco salad.
9. Cheeseburger Salad in a Jar with Special Sauce
Yes, you can make a healthier version of a cheeseburger with this recipe from Finding Zest. Feel free to layer all your favorite burger ingredients—including a special dill pickle sauce—for an easy mason jar meal.
10. Easy Mason Jar Southwest Salad
This salad from My Frugal Adventures is easy to make and will keep in the fridge for two or three days. It’s a simple meal that tastes great and is healthy, too.
Just remember to always pack your mason jar salads in this order: salad dressing, large ingredients, toppings, and greens. Keeping the leafy greens separate from the dressing will help them stay fresh and keep them from getting soggy. It’s that easy.
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