Description
Mason jar salads are a vibrant and convenient way to enjoy nutritious meals on the go. These layered wonders not only look stunning but also keep your ingredients fresh and crisp until you’re ready to dig in. Perfect for work lunches, picnics, or casual gatherings, you can customize them with your favorite veggies, proteins, and dressings. Just grab a jar, layer your ingredients, and you’re set for a delicious salad experience that’s as delightful to eat as it is to prepare.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups mixed greens (romaine, spinach, arugula)
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes (halved)
- 1 medium cucumber (sliced)
- 1 bell pepper (sliced)
- ½ cup crumbled feta cheese
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 cup protein of choice (grilled chicken, tuna, or chickpeas)
Instructions
- Prepare your mason jar by washing it thoroughly.
- Pour 2 tablespoons of olive oil into the bottom of the jar, followed by 2 tablespoons of balsamic vinegar.
- Layer hardy vegetables like cucumbers and bell peppers first to avoid sogginess.
- Add your protein on top of the veggies.
- Follow with cherry tomatoes and finish with mixed greens at the top.
- Seal the jar tightly and store in the fridge until ready to eat.
- Shake well before serving to mix all ingredients together.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: N/A
- Category: Salad
- Method: No Cook
- Cuisine: Various
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 mason jar salad (approximately 400g)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 22g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 20mg