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Tall mason jars are layered with different salads. Jar in front includes mandarin oranges, sprouts, and lettuces.

Basic Mason Jar Salad Recipe

Prep your salads ahead of time with magical Mason Jar Salads! Have a crisp, fresh salad ready to go anytime with our easy method for meal prepping salads.
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Course: Salads
Cuisine: General
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Total Time: 5 minutes
Servings: 1 24-ounce jar
Calories: 597kcal
Author: Cassie Johnston

Equipment

Ingredients

  • 3 tablespoons salad dressing
  • ½ cup protein cooked chicken, cubed tofu, beans, etc.
  • ½ cup chopped veggies peppers, tomatoes, cucumbers, etc.
  • ¼ cup nuts or seeds pepitas, sunflower seeds, hemp seeds, etc.
  • 1-2 cups chopped romaine

Instructions

  • Layer the salad ingredients in the order listed into the jar, packing in as much romaine as you need to create a tight pack. Cover the jar, and place it in the fridge for up to a week.
  • To eat, dump the entire contents of the jar into a bowl, toss, and enjoy!

Nutrition

Serving: 24ounces | Calories: 597kcal | Carbohydrates: 33g | Protein: 55g | Fat: 32g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 9g | Monounsaturated Fat: 14g | Trans Fat: 0.03g | Cholesterol: 90mg | Sodium: 549mg | Potassium: 721mg | Fiber: 8g | Sugar: 9g | Vitamin A: 8879IU | Vitamin C: 12mg | Calcium: 245mg | Iron: 6mg
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