If you need a way to eat healthier with a busy schedule, mason jar salads are the perfect way to do it!
Prep Time30mins
Total Time30mins
Course: brunch, lunch, Snack
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Fit Food, mason jar meal prep, mason jar salads, meal prep, salads
Servings: 6people
Equipment
Mason Jars
Ingredients
Spinach Cranberry Salad (makes 2-pint jars)
½each jarspinach leaves or dark greens of your choice.pack each jar ½ full
2tablespoondiced red oniondivided into each jar
4tablespoonpecans or walnutsdivided into each jar
4tablespoondried cranberriesdivided into each jar
2tablespoonblue cheese~ optionaldivided into each jar
Spinach Cranberry Salad dressing
3tablespoonbalsamic vinegarIf its not great quality it may be sourer. You could whisk in a couple teaspoon of maple syrup or honey.
2tablespoonolive oil
a couple of grinds of fresh ground pepper
House Salad (makes 2-pint jars)
½each jarwith shredded iceberg lettuce Pack each jar ½ full
2tablespoondiced red oniondivided into each jar
6cherry tomatoes halved and divided in each jar
6slices of cucumbers halved and divided in each jar
½red bell pepper diceddivided into each jar
House Salad dressing
2tablespoonolive oil
2tablespoonapple cider vinegarI use Braggs
1tablespoonfresh lemon juice
¼teaspoonpink salt and cracked pepper
2garlic clovesgrated
Pasta Salad (makes 2-pint jars)
½ boxtri-color rotinicooked according to box and cool.
1can 2.25 oz black olivesdivided into each jar
6cherry tomatoes halveddivided in each jar
½smallcucumber (diced)divided in each jar
2tablespoonfeta cheesedivided in each jar
Pasta salad dressing
2tablespoonolive oil
4 tablespoonred wine vinegar
¼teaspoonboth salt and pepper
¼teaspoonsugar
Instructions
Spinach Cranberry Salad (meal prep)
In a small bowl whisk up all the ingredients for the dressing and divide evenly in 2-pint size mason jars.
Push the spinach in tightly and fill each jar halfway.
Layer in remaining ingredients dividing them up between the two jars putting cheese on last.
If there is more room add more spinach leaves on top. *lettuce will settle
Store in the fridge for up to 5 days. Shake well and eat when ready!
House Salad (meal prep)
In a small mixing bowl whisk all ingredients for the dressing grating garlic cloves in last. Divide evenly in 2-pint size mason jars.
Push the iceberg lettuce in tightly and fill each jar halfway.
Layer in remaining ingredients dividing them up between the two jars.
If there is more room add more lettuce on top. *lettuce will settle
Store in the fridge for up to 5 days. Shake well and eat when ready!
Pasta Salad (meal prep)
Cook a half box of pasta according to the box directions. Cool and set aside.
In a small mixing bowl whisk all the ingredients for the dressing and divide evenly in 2-pint size mason jars.
Fill each jar halfway with cooled pasta.
Add olives, tomatoes, and cucumbers in the center, then top with more pasta.
Add feta cheese lastly.
Store in the fridge for up to 5 days. Shake well and eat when ready!
Notes
Make sure to pack the lettuce in tight and add some extra to the top. The lettuce will settle over time setting.If you need mason jars, you can buy some here!