How long will salad last in a mason jar?

If properly stored and layered in the refrigerator mason jar salads will last for up to 5 days. Make sure to keep the greens on top and the dressing on the bottom to prevent the risk of soggyness.

Are mason jar salads worth it?

Absolutely. They're economical, cut down on food waste, reduce time, and are ideal to control portion sizes. They're also beautiful and enjoyable to put together.

Do mason jar salads get soggy?

It's not if you layer it correctly. Making sure you keep dressing and other wet ingredients at the bottom, and dry greens on top of the salad will keep it fresh.

What size mason jar to use for salad?

Use a quart-size (32 oz) wide-mouth mason jar for full meal salads. For smaller portions of food or sides pint-sized (16 oz) containers work great.

Mason Jar Salads: Amazing Recipes for Fresh Lunches

Description

These mason jar salads are colorful, convenient, and perfectly layered to stay crisp and delicious all week long. Two versions—vegetarian and chicken—make meal prep easy, fresh, and fun.

Ingredients

Jar 1

3 Tablespoons apple cider vinegar dressing

¼ cup chopped cucumbers

¼ cup shredded carrots

⅓ cup chickpeas

¼ cup chopped cherry tomatoes

¼ cup cooked quinoa

¼ cup feta or vegan feta cheese

2-3 Tablespoons roasted sunflower seeds

1-2 cups romaine lettuce

Jar 2

3 Tablespoons apple cider vinegar dressing

¼ cup chopped cucumbers

¼ cup shredded carrots

⅓ cup air fryer chicken, chopped

¼ cup chopped cherry tomatoes

¼ cup cooked quinoa

¼ cup feta or vegan feta cheese

2-3 Tablespoons roasted sunflower seeds

1-2 cups romaine lettuce

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Instructions

Add 3 tablespoons of dressing into a large, wide-mouth mason jar.

Layer cucumbers, then carrots, followed by chickpeas or chicken.

Add cherry tomatoes, cooked quinoa, and feta.

Sprinkle roasted sunflower seeds.

Top with romaine lettuce and seal the jar.

Refrigerate until ready to serve.

Shake the jar and pour into a bowl to enjoy.

Notes

For a vegan version, use plant-based feta and chickpeas instead of chicken.

Use wide-mouth quart-size jars for easier layering.

Store upright in the fridge for up to 5 days.

Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 0 minutes
Category: Lunch/Dinner
Method: No-cook
Cuisine: American