Why You’ll Love Them
- Perfect for meal prep: They stay fresh in the fridge for days and are easy to assemble.
- Colorful and flavorful: The layers of ingredients add visual appeal and variety of flavors.
- Customizable:
You can mix and match ingredients to create your own salads.
How to Make Them
1. Dressing:
- Add 2 tablespoons of your favorite dressing to the bottom of the jar.
2. Sturdy Veggies:
- Choose veggies that can handle being soaked in dressing, such as cucumbers, onions, mushrooms, or bell peppers.
3. Proteins:
- Add a protein source like chicken, tofu, or beans.
4. Grains:
- Optional but recommended for a more filling salad. Consider farro, quinoa, or rice.
5. Accoutrements:
- This is where you can get creative! Add nuts, seeds, dried fruit, bacon, or leftover roasted vegetables.
6. Greens:
- Pack in the remaining space with greens like romaine, spinach, or kale.
Tips
- Layer ingredients in the order listed above to prevent sogginess.
- Use a wide-mouth quart-sized jar for a large salad.
- Save money by using jars from pasta sauce or jam.
Favorite Recipes
- Asian Cabbage Salad: With whole wheat noodles and a tangy dressing.
- Black Bean Corn Salad: Bulked up with romaine lettuce and frozen corn.
- Mediterranean Chickpea Salad: Marinated chickpeas with romaine and a flavorful dressing.
- Italian Chopped Salad: Packed with olives, chickpeas, mozzarella, and salami.
More Salad Ideas
- Taco Salad
- Winter Salad
- Greek Salad
- BBQ Chicken Salad
- Caribbean Chicken Salad
- Moroccan Chickpea Salad
- Nicoise Salad
- BLT Chopped Salad
- Kale and Brussels Sprouts Salad
- Detox Salad
