Making Mason Jar salads is an easy way to meal prep for an entire week of healthy lunches. Whether you looking to create a high protein version with chicken or a vegan or vegetarian version with lentils, quinoa or chickpeas, each of these ideas is super simple to make ahead for 5 days of the best salads in a jar.
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Mason jar salads are one of my favorite easy meals to prep for an entire week of lunches. It doesn't matter what dietary preference you have whether it's keto or low carb, vegan, vegetarian or gluten free, these are a great way to eat a healthy lunch full of nutrients.
If you're new to meal prepping or just a beginner at incorporating more greens and veggies into your meals, these are the perfect start. They are simple to make ahead, can use a variety of whatever fresh ingredients you have on hand or are in season and are great lunch ideas to take on the go for work or school.
All of these ideas start with a dressing like vinaigrette, ranch, or honey mustard on the bottom and then layer up with veggies from there, finishing with lettuce or spinach on top. You can even find a fun gadget like this divider cup dressing lid on Amazon to keep your dressing totally separate.
Need help with how to order your mason jar salads? Download your FREE Printable Mason Jar Salad Layers Guide!
This Big Mac bowl recipe is the perfect way to meal prep for your keto and low-carb lunches.
You get all the flavor of your favorite fast-food cheeseburger without the carbs!
This Greek recipe is bursting with fresh and delicious Mediterranean flavors.
The ultimate in ideal freshness and makes for easy packed lunches.
This healthy and easy no cook recipe is quick to put together and uses canned chicken breast so it requires no cooking.
Weight Watchers friendly and the perfect, on-the-go ready to eat lunchbox meal for adults and kids!
Chicken & peaches are a convenient and healthy meal prep recipe perfect for a quick summer lunch or dinner!
A light poppy seed dressing is topped with chicken, fresh peaches, pistachios and goat cheese.
These tasty, beautiful jars are an updated Meal Prep version of a popular retro recipe.
The classic 7-layer dish is made in a large glass bowl to showcase each and every layer, but these mini versions are perfectly proportioned for one serving!
SWEET POTATO AND CHICKPEA SALAD
This Sweet Potato and Chickpea recipe with Maple Tahini Dressing is perfect for meal prep!
Make in advance to have meals prepped all week. It's flavor packed and filling for a satisfying lunch or dinner.
This strawberry spinach version with walnuts and rotisserie chicken packs summer into a delicious bite!
It’s gluten-free and Whole 30 friendly! Super quick, simple, and healthy to meal prep!
This recipe is packed full of zesty flavors and crunchy veggies.
One of the best ideas for individual servings or lunch on the go!
It’s spicy, salty and packed with protein.
These healthy layered versions are the perfect grab and go lunch.
Put the dressing on the bottom, and flip them over when you’re ready to eat! Great for work, school, picnics, or just stocking the fridge.
Caprese makes a deliciously easy meal that’s perfect for just about any day. Classic caprese ingredients are layered along with some red onion and crisp bacon for extra flavor.
Great for meal prepping and perfect as a grab-n-go lunch, you’ll love the ease and taste of this classic recipe that’s fun to make and even better to eat!
This Marinated White Bean Salad is a light and fresh lunch to get you through the work week.
Layers of marinated cannellini beans, grape tomatoes, red onion and peppery arugula.
If you need ideas for what to serve with salad, check out our entire collection of healthy summer recipes including our collection of easy summer meals that pair well with this recipe - many of them are gluten-free!
Download your FREE Printable Mason Jar Salad Layers Guide!
FAQs
Generally if the ingredients are fresh and ingredients are layered properly then those made in mason jars will stay fresh for up to 5 days.
The best size is a 32 oz. sized, large mouth mason jar that helps you to be able to fit all of the ingredients. The large mouth size also helps to get the ingredients out when it's time to eat.
Wondering how do you eat mason jar salads? Of course you can eat it right from the jar if you have left enough space to shake up all of the layers.
My favorite way to eat them is to use the jar to shake up the veggies and evenly distribute the dressing. Then, pour the ingredients onto a plate or into a bowl and eat.
The point is to make meal prep easier and help the ingredients to last longer. By layering ingredients in the proper order, the components will stay fresher longer enabling you to have meal prepped lunches for up to 5 days.
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