WHY SALAD JARS? Salad jars are a great way to prep meals ahead of time while keeping ingredients fresh and crisp.

HERE IS A STEP-BY-STEP GUIDE ON HOW TO BUILD YOUR OWN SALAD JARS WITHOUT A RECIPE:

What You’ll Need:

• Mason jars (quart-size works best for leafy salads, and pint size works best for grain salads)
• Salad dressing
• Uniformly cut ingredients

Layering Order for a Perfect Salad Jar (Bottom to Top)

1. Dressing – Start with 2-3 tablespoons of dressing at the bottom.
2. Hard Vegetables or Beans (to act as a barrier between the dressing and the softer ingredients) – Carrots, fennel, celery or beans are my favorites
3. Softer Veggies – cucumbers, tomatoes etc.
4. Grains & Proteins – Quinoa, chicken, or hard-boiled eggs.
5. Cheese & Nuts – Feta, shredded cheese, almonds, walnuts, or sunflower seeds.
6. Leafy Greens – Spinach, arugula, romaine, or kale (keep them on top to stay crisp).

Tips for the Best Salad Jars

• Leave a little room at the top for shaking.
• Store upright in the fridge for up to 5 days.
• Shake right before eating then pour into a bowl.

HERE ARE A FEW OF MY FAVORITE SALAD JAR RECIPES:

Want more? Click on the photos below to for these Veggie Packed Chicken Salad Recipes! (High Protein/High Fiber/Mayo Free)

P.S. The jars I love for my Veggie Packed Chicken Salads are linked here!