Description
Mason jar salads are a vibrant and healthy meal option, perfect for busy days or casual gatherings. Layered with fresh ingredients like crisp vegetables, mixed greens, and a zesty dressing, these salads not only look stunning but also deliver an explosion of flavors in every bite. Easy to prepare and customize, they are a delightful addition to your meal prep routine, ensuring that you always have a nutritious option ready to go.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups mixed greens (baby spinach or arugula)
- 1 cup English cucumbers, diced
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- ½ medium red onion, thinly sliced
- 1 cup bell peppers (any color), diced
- ½ cup feta cheese, crumbled
- ¼ cup vinaigrette dressing (balsamic or lemon-based)
Instructions
- Start with a clean quart-sized mason jar. Pour the vinaigrette at the bottom.
- Layer in the cucumbers and bell peppers as the hearty base.
- Add cherry tomatoes and red onions for color and crunch.
- Fill the remaining space with mixed greens for freshness.
- Sprinkle feta cheese on top to prevent it from becoming mushy.
- When ready to eat, shake the jar to mix everything together or serve on a plate.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: No cooking required
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 30mg