5 Fast and Healthy Mason Jar Salads
Hi guys! I hope everyone is having a great weekend. Things have been a little chaotic at our house prepping for our Europe trip and trying to get everything ready for back-to-school season once we get back. (Hello August! 🙂 I am a just a little bit of a procrastinator haha but as long as everything gets done it doesn’t really matter if its last minute..right?
Speaking of last minute, I have found some of the yummiest and quickest salad recipes that you can prep in a mason jar. It is literally the best and is so fast, mess-free, and easy to take on the go – it’s the perfect healthy (and cute!) lunch. Below are a few of my favorites and you can find more that I have pinned here.
recipe via pinterest
THAI CHOPPED CHICKEN SALAD
| Makes: 1 Serving|
Ingredients:
- Chopped Lettuce
- 1-2 Spiced Grilled Chicken Breasts: 1 tsp oregano, 1 tsp garlic granules, pinch of sea salt
- 1/2 cup Spicy Broccoli: 1 tbsp chili paste
- 1 cup Mango and Cabbage Slaw: 1/2 cup sliced or cubed mango, 1/2 cup finely chopped cabbage, 1 tsp apple cider vinegar
- 1 cup Roasted Red Peppers & Tomatoes: 1/2 cup chopped roasted red peppers, 1/2 cup chopped grape tomatoes
- 2 tbsp rice vinegar
- 1 tsp coconut aminos
- 1 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil, avocado oil, or sesame oil
- 1 tsp fresh lime juice
- 1 tsp chili paste
- 1/2 tsp freshly grated ginger
See instructions on layering in the jar here.
recipe via pinterest
GREEK SALAD
| Makes: 1Â serving |
Ingredients:
- 1 small zucchini or cucumber, peeled, seeds removed and cubed
- â…“ cup kalamata olives, cut in half
- 1 can chickpeas, drained, rinsed and patted dry
- 1 small red onion, thinly sliced
- ⅓ to ½ cup crumbled feta
- 2 – 3 vine ripened plum tomatoes, chopped or ½ pint grape or cherry tomatoes, cut in half
- 3 tablespoons pine nuts
- 5 – 6 cups chopped romaine hearts, washed and dried well
- 2 – 3 cups fresh baby spinach, washed and dried well
Dressing Ingredients:
- 2 tablespoons fresh-squeezed lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon red wine vinegar
- â…“ cup extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 clove minced garlic
- ¼ teaspoon dried parsley
- ¼ teaspoon dried oregano
- coarse salt and fresh black pepper
Instructions here.
recipe via pinterest
CHEF SALAD IN A JAR
| Makes: 1 serving |
Ingredients:
- 1 C. (1 whole) diced Roma tomato
- 1 C. (¼ whole) sliced English cucumber
- 1 C. (1 oz.) cooked lean ham, sliced into strips
- 1 C. (1 oz.) cooked lean turkey, sliced into strips
- 2 hard boiled eggs, peeled and cut into wedges
- 2 oz. cheddar cheese, cut into thin strips
- 2 oz. Swiss cheese, cut into thin strips
- 4 C. chopped Romaine lettuce, bite sized pieces
Dressing Ingredients:
- ¼ C. (2 small) freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 3 Tbs. finely grated parmesan cheese
- 1 ½ tsp. coarse grain mustard
- 1 tsp. Worcestershire sauce
- 1 clove garlic, peeled and minced
- 6 Tbs. light olive or canola oil
Detailed instructions here.
recipe via pinterest
BURRITO BOWL MASON JAR SALAD
| Makes: 5 servings |
Ingredients:
Quinoa-
- 1 cup quinoa (I used a combination of red and white)
- 2 cups water
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- juice and zest of one lime, or 2 tablespoons lime juice
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
Chicken-
- 2 large chicken breasts
- 2 teaspoons sea salt
- 1 tablespoon coconut oil or ghee
- For the bacon: (optional)
- 2 pieces of thick cut bacon
Sweet Potatoes-
- 1 large sweet potato, washed with both ends cut off
- 1 tablespoon residual bacon oil or coconut oil
Other Ingredients-
- 3 cups chopped lettuce
- 5 tablespoons plain Greek yogurt
- 3/4 cup shredded cheese
- 1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro
See instructions on how to make the salad here.
recipe via pinterest
ARUGLAÂ AND WATERMELON SALAD IN A JAR
| Makes: 4 servings |
Ingredients (per salad):
- 1 cup seedless watermelon, cut into 1.5 cm cubes
- 1 tablespoon feta cheese, crumbled
- 1 tablespoon almonds (slices)
- 1 teaspoon mint, torn
- arugula (as much as will fit)
Dressing Ingredients:
- ¼ cup white wine vinegar
- ¼ cup olive oil
- 1 teaspoon dijon mustard
- 4 teaspoons sugar
Check out the instructions here
PIN FOR LATER!
Let me know if you guys get a chance to make any and what you think. Happy Sunday!
XX,
Christine
The recipes looks fascinating … The jars look so good! Merci for sharing! Bonjour Sunday! 🙂
La Bijoux Bella | by mia
These look delicious!!
Her Heartland Soul
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these recipes are awesome! and they look so cute!
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Nice post,….beautiful photos!!! 🙂
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Looks great!
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Yum!
Love,
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Love mason jar salads! Already added the chef’s salad on my list of recipes to try. xx
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I love salads in a jar! They are especially perfect for taking to a bbq – they look cute and are easy to transport!
Thanks so much for sharing!
Holly
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A mason jar salad is the cutest idea ever! <3
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These recipes look delicious. I will be making them soon. Thanks for sharing.
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Oh how yummy!!! All of those just look so tasty and colorful! Bookmarking for later!
xo,
Sara Kate Styling
omg these look to die for! I must make some for when I’m busy and on-the-go! Thanks for sharing lovely 🙂
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xoxo