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salads in jars

Salads in Jars

The Starving Chef
Delicious salad combos perfect for a portable mason jar lunch.
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Prep Time 1 hour 30 minutes
Assembly Time 1 hour 30 minutes
Total Time 3 hours
Course Appetizer, Salad, To Go
Cuisine American, Healthy, To Go
Servings 5 salad jars

Equipment

Ingredients
  

FOR THE ITALIAN SALAD:

  • 3 cups Romaine lettuce chopped
  • ¼ cup red onion chopped
  • ¼ cups goat cheese crumbles
  • 2 tablespoons bacon, cooked & crumbled
  • 1 hard boiled egg sliced
  • ½ cup carrot chopped
  • 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar dressing

FOR APPLE CHICKEN SALAD:

  • 3 cups iceberg lettuce, chopped
  • 1 grilled chicken breast sliced
  • 1 hard boiled egg sliced
  • 2 mushrooms sliced
  • ½ green apple chopped
  • ¼ cup carrots chopped
  • ¼ cup red onion chopped
  • ¼ cup feta cheese
  • 2 tablespoons garlic vinaigrette dressing

FOR SESAME GINGER NOVA LOX:

  • 3 cups Romaine lettuce chopped
  • 1 slice nova lox
  • 3 spears asparagus chopped
  • ¼ cup carrots chopped
  • ¼ cup orange bell pepper chopped
  • 1 lemon slice optional
  • 2 tablespoons sesame ginger dressing

FOR CILANTRO SHRIMP:

  • 3 cups iceberg lettuce chopped
  • ¼ cup onion sliced
  • 1 cup cooked shrimp
  • 2 tablespoons cooked bacon
  • ½ green apple chopped
  • ¼ cup feta cheese
  • ¼ cup yellow bell pepper chopped
  • 2 tablespoons cilantro lime dressing

FOR AMERICAN CAPRESE SALAD:

  • 3 cups iceberg lettuce chopped
  • 3 tablespoons crasins
  • ¼ cup carrots chopped
  • ½ cup broccoli choppd
  • ¼ cup mozzarella shredded
  • 4 cherry tomato halved
  • 2 tablespoons garlic vinaigrette dressing

Instructions
 

  • Fill each mason jar starting with the dressing and "hearty" ingredients like carrots and onions.
  • Gradually fill the jars with the lettuce, topped with the cheeses, bacon (if using), and any other toppings.
  • OPTIONAL: If using croutons, wrap them tightly in a plastic bag and add them to the jar.
  • Salads in jars will last up to 5 days in the refrigerator. It is recommended to eat the jars with seafood items first.
  • Shake the jars before serving to distribute the dressing. Enjoy!

Notes

Mix & Match ingredients to make the jars your own!
Keyword mason jars, salad, to go
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