Shocking 30-Minute Mason Jar Salad for a Week
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Prepare a week’s worth of exciting lunches with these easy Mason Jar Salads. This meal prep plan keeps your midday meals fresh and interesting.
- Author: Jacob Carmichael
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes (assuming pre-cooked components)
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 5 servings
- Category: Salad Meal Prep
- Method: Layering in a Jar
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
- 1 cup cooked Quinoa or Farro
- 1 cup chopped cooked Chicken Breast or Chickpeas
- 1/2 cup chopped Bell Peppers (various colors)
- 1/2 cup Cherry Tomatoes, halved
- 1/4 cup shredded Carrots
- 1/4 cup sliced Cucumber
- 2 cups mixed Greens (Spinach, Romaine)
- 2 tablespoons Dressing (Vinaigrette or Lemon Herb)
- Optional: 1/4 cup crumbled Feta or seeds
- Place the dressing at the bottom of each mason jar.
- Layer the hardiest ingredients next: cooked grains and protein (chicken or chickpeas).
- Add the sturdy vegetables: bell peppers and carrots.
- Add softer vegetables next: cucumbers and tomatoes.
- Place greens on top, filling the jar almost to the top.
- Seal the jars tightly. This layering keeps everything crisp.
- Repeat for five jars for a full week of lunches.
- When ready to eat, shake the jar well or empty contents into a bowl to mix with the dressing.
Notes
- Always place the dressing at the very bottom to prevent the greens from getting soggy.
- Use jars with tight-sealing lids for best results.
- For added crunch, keep croutons or nuts in a separate small container.
- If using hard-boiled eggs, add them just above the dressing layer.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 jar
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- Trans Fat: 0g
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