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Four healthy mason jar salads lined up.
Course lunch, Main Course

Mason Jar Salad Recipes

By: Elysia Cartlidge
Servings 1 serving
Mason jars are the best way to prep fresh salads for your lunches all week long, and these healthy mason jar salad recipes are loaded with protein, fiber, and flavor to keep you full for hours! Plus, they're way cheaper than drive-thru or takeout, so you'll be sticking to your budget and health goals at the same time. Win-win!
Prep Time 1 hour
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes

Ingredients
  

Greek Salad Jar

For the Dressing

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 1 clove garlic, minced
  • 1/4 teaspoon oregano
  • Pinch of salt and pepper

For the Salad

  • 1/2 cup diced cucumber
  • 1/2 cup canned or cooked lentils
  • 1/2 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
  • 2 tablespoons sliced olives
  • 2 tablespoons diced red onion
  • 2 tablespoons crumbled feta cheese
  • 1/2 cup cooked quinoa
  • 1 cup baby spinach or arugula

Tex Mex in a Jar

For the Dressing

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1/2 tablespoon lime juice
  • 1/2 tablespoon water
  • 1 clove garlic, minced
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon cumin
  • Pinch of salt and pepper

For the Salad

  • 1/2 cup black beans
  • 1/2 cup diced cooked chicken (can also use leftover taco meat)
  • 1/2 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
  • 1/4 cup corn kernels
  • 2 tablespoons diced red onion
  • 2 tablespoons grated cheddar cheese
  • 1 cup chopped lettuce

Asian Chicken Salad Jar

For the Dressing

For the Salad

  • 1 1/2 cups shredded cabbage (regular of Napa cabbage)
  • 1/2 cup cooked diced or shredded chicken
  • 1/4 cup shredded or matchstick carrots
  • 1/4 cup thinly sliced red bell pepper
  • 2 tablespoons sliced green onion
  • 1/4 cup mandarin orange slices (thinly sliced mango would also work)

Tuna Avocado Salad Jar

For the Dressing

  • 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
  • Pinch of garlic powder
  • Pinch of salt and pepper

For the Salad

  • 1/4 cup diced celery
  • 1 can tuna, packed in water
  • 1/4 cup diced red pepper
  • 1/4 avocado, diced
  • 2 tablespoons diced red onion
  • 1 cup baby spinach

Instructions

Greek Salad Jar

  • Mix the dressing in the bottom of the jar.
  • Layer salad into the jar in the order listed: Cucumbers, lentils, tomatoes, olives, red onion, feta cheese, quinoa and spinach. Store in the fridge for up to 5 days.

Tex Mex Salad in a Jar

  • Mix the dressing in the bottom of the jar.
  • Layer salad into the jar in the order listed: Black beans, chicken, cherry tomatoes, corn, red onion, cheddar cheese and lettuce. Store in the fridge for up to 5 days.

Asian Chicken Salad Jar

  • Mix the dressing in the bottom of the jar.
  • Layer salad into the jar in the order listed: Cabbage, chicken, carrots, red pepper, green onion, and oranges. Store in the fridge for up to 5 days.

Tuna Avocado Salad Jar

  • Mix the dressing in the bottom of the jar.
  • Layer salad into the jar in the order listed: celery, tuna, red pepper, avocado, red onion, and baby spinach. Store in the fridge for up to 5 days.

Notes

  • If you want to eat the salad straight out of the jar, it can help to leave a little extra room for shaking. I often like to shake as much as I can, then eat the salad out of a salad bowl or plate.
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