Mason jar salads
Autumn Butternut Squash
Ingredients
- Dressing: apple cider dijon vinaigrette
- Roasted butternut squash
- Feta
- Barley
- Dried cranberries
- Pepitas
- Baby kale
Charred Corn & Black Bean
Ingredients
- Dressing: cilantro-lime vinaigrette
- Charred corn
- Minced red onion
- Cherry tomatoes, halved
- Black beans
- Grilled chicken
- Cotija cheese
- Tortilla chips, crumbled
- Romaine lettuce
Smoked Salmon & Cucumber
Ingredients
- Dressing: lemon dill Greek yogurt
- Diced cucumber
- Capers
- Thinly sliced red onion
- Flaked smoked salmon
- Microgreens
- Baby arugula
Mediterranean White Bean
Ingredients
- Dressing: lemon and herb vinaigrette (parsley, dill, oregano)
- Diced cucumbers
- Diced yellow bell peppers
- White beans
- Feta cheese
- Kalamata olives
- Romaine lettuce
Crispy Chickpea & Kale
Ingredients
- Dressing: creamy Italian dressing
- Sliced radishes
- Crumbled goat cheese
- Hard-boiled egg, chopped
- Spicy roasted chickpeas
- Shredded kale (massaged)
Roasted Beet Citrus
Ingredients
- Dressing: orange dijon vinaigrette
- Roasted beets
- Orange segments
- Chicken
- Bulgar
- Blue cheese
- Candied walnuts
- Mixed greens
Quinoa & Grilled Veggies
Ingredients
- Dressing: green goddess dressing
- Chopped grilled vegetables (zucchini, bell peppers, eggplant, portobello, red onion)
- Quinoa
- Parmesan, coarsely grated
- Toasted almonds
- Baby arugula
Farro & Shredded Carrot
Ingredients
- Dressing: lemon tahini dressing
- Shredded carrot
- Crumbled feta
- Cooked farro
- Pomegranate seeds
- Toasted pine nuts
- Baby arugula
Spicy Tuna
Ingredients
- Dressing: sriracha mayo with lime
- Shredded carrots
- Edamame
- Brown rice
- Canned tuna (mixed with dressing)
- Cilantro
- Mixed greens
Caprese with Grilled Chicken
Ingredients
- Dressing: basil pesto vinaigrette
- Cherry tomatoes
- Grilled chicken, chopped
- Mozzarella balls
- Fresh basil
- Pine nuts
- Mixed greens
Utensils
- 16 oz or 32 oz mason jars
- Knife and cutting board
- Mixing bowls
- Measuring cups and spoons
Information
Cost: $–$$
Preparation time: 20–30 minutes
Yield: Each jar serves 1
Preparation Method
- Start with dressing: Add 2–3 tbsp to the bottom of the jar.
- Add sturdy veggies: Cucumbers, carrots, beets, etc. (½ cup).
- Layer protein and cheese: Chicken, beans, tuna, or tofu + cheese (½ cup + 2 tbsp).
- Add grains: Quinoa, rice, farro, barley (¼ cup, optional).
- Sprinkle extras: Nuts, seeds, dried fruit, or herbs (2 tbsp).
- Top with greens: Romaine, spinach, kale (1½ cups).
- Seal & store: Refrigerate up to 5 days. Shake before serving or pour into a bowl.