Salad in a Jar
If you’ve been following along this week then you know I have had a picnic theme going on. Rather than make one enormous post, I felt it would be easier for me and for you if I made it into shorter, easier to manage posts. Plus, this allowed me to keep the recipes separate. There is a whole lot of backlinking. Those that did not work Monday, should work now since they are published. 😉 That’s what happens when I get ahead of myself.
*shrugs*
I guess it’s better to be ahead of the game for once than be behind like I have been these last few weeks.
Husband and I decided to save some money by creating our own meal and heading to the park for a picnic instead of going to the movies. We’ve needed to create a budget and decided it was best to take advantage of the beautiful Michigan weather.
We had planned to bring some sandwiches and I really wanted to create some foods to put in jars. I have been obsessed with mason jars for as long as I can remember. I think it’s a southern thing. Growing up in the south it was not uncommon for folks to use these for everything. I am loving how these days Pinterest is full of jar recipes.
This salad is really simple. We used a wide mouth jar and layered the ingredients. This was enough for two people. If you would like for each person to have their own jar to eat out of, just use half the amount of each ingredient. This will allow you to shake/mix the jar prior to putting some dressing on there. Since we knew we were going to be using the plates that came with our picnic backpack, we decided to just put it all in one jar.
Easy, peasy!
I put the tomatoes in first so that the juice would not leak down on other stuff and make it soggy before we got to the park.
Next was romaine lettuce, followed by spinach and colby jack cheese.
See??
How simple was that??
And it was so much fun to eat outside. I seriously think it made that salad taste so much better!
Salad in a Jar
Ingredients
- 3/4 cup diced tomato
- 1 -2 cups romaine lettuce
- 1 -2 cups spinach
- 1/2 c - 3/4c shredded cheese of your choice
Instructions
- Layer the ingredients in the jar. It is best to keep tomatoes on the bottom and cheese on the top.
- If serving two people on plates, feel free to fill to top of jar.
- If serving one person per jar, do not fill all the way as you can shake the jar and eat right out of it!
Have you done a jar meal? What’s your favorite?
I am a HUGE salad eater! If I was force to choose I could definitely live off of eating lettuce every day. This is a great way to meal prep for the week. A friend of mine at work puts practically all of her meals in jars like these.
I love fruits and vegetables. I honestly have been considering a more plant based diet for myself. I wish others in my house would follow along to make it that much easier!
This looks delicious! I will have to try it.
I hope you do. Let me know what you think!
This is a great idea….perfect for my lunch. I will be making a jar salad for lunch tonight – easy to eat in the ER Department.
Sounds perfect! Just remember to pack the dressing on the side so the salad doesn’t get all soggy!
I haven’t done a jar meal, but you’ve definitely inspired me! First dessert, now a pretty salad
I hope you make something good soon and share with me! I want to see!
I think that is an awesome idea. Plus it would keep me from over eating.
I agree. I am thinking I need to use these jars for every meal!
It’s amazing what presentation can do! This looks fabulous!
Another great idea. I love the ease of these take alongs. Thanks.
This is a great idea. I’m in such a hurry with meals during the day. Maybe this would make salad eating more convenient.
You just have to love anything that you can serve up in a jar! I would have to add eggs to mine!
I thought about that but I was afraid the eggs would get weird after a while. Maybe ok for the picnic, but not sure about to store long term in fridge. I might have to jar some eggs to take and serve together.
I have never even thought of a jar meal, but I LOVE this! This would be really great to make ahead of time and grab on my way to work!
I do salads in a jar for work lunch. Always looking for new fun ingredients!
I am seeking new ideas and have a few things in mind I hope to share soon.
This is such a great way to eat healthy on a dime! It looks pretty attractive too!
I agree. I feel like I am on a mission to see what I can cram in a jar.
This would be terrific if you had to bring a lunch to work, or something similar!
I agree. I also like to have them in my fridge ready for my own lunches since I work at home. I hate trying to make a lunch.
I love this idea for my work lunches. Putting tomatoes on the bottom is so smart!
Thank you!
It really makes the whole salad more of a treat when it’s served in this way. I want to have one every day!
It does seem to help eat healthier!
I love that I could make a few of these and have a quick grab and go lunch! Bonus points for the cute mason jar factor!
Thank you, I am glad you enjoyed.
I’m hooked on these “in a jar” recipes and I’ve been looking up some fun salad ideas! I love yours!
Thanks so much!
This seems so much easier than trying to do the whole tossed salad outside. So clever to put the tomatoes on the bottom and prevent leakage.
I am so glad I did it like this too. We packed so much greens that there was no issue when the jar tipped over for a second.
I have not done a salad in a jar. But that looks like a fun picnic idea.
It really was quite a lot of fun.
That is such a cool idea. I bet it would make more room in a picnic basket/bag.
I found it easier to use than tupperware. I am to the point where I hate using those plastic dishes for stuff! Especially since I already have jars on hand for canning season.
I just started making these salad mason jars for my husband to take to work each day. Saves a ton of time, and keeps him from spending a fortune on fast food!
That is awesome! You can do pasta salad too. It holds great in a jar.
I haven’t tried any meal in a jars yet. They seem to be quite popular though and great for on the go lunches!
My mom used this method when I was a kid. Its nice that the power of the Internet allows us to share those things. I can see I was not the only one who used jars!
I have a ton of jars, I really should try them to store salad! I’ve heard great things about it!
Its so easy and it helps to eat better in my opinion. Salad is ready and I dont have to worry about it going bad or making new salad daily.
I love doing recipes in jars. I like this idea!
I have so many jars from canning. I can in the late summer early fall and then eat them year round so I accumulate empty jars quickly. This gives those jars a purpose until its canning season.
Hi Chrystal – Thanks so much for sharing with the Let’s Get Real party. Pinning to our group board.
Very welcome. And thank you.
What a neat idea. I’ve never had a salad in a jar before. I bet my husband would get a kick out of this.
Oh I hope he enjoys it!
I love the simplicity of making a salad in a jar. It’s so great to have one pre-made for busy work lunches!
I have some friends that do that. They love it.
This looks so delicious! Healthy too! I think I may finally have to give salad in a jar a go!
I hope you do. They are so fun!
These would be great for outdoor parties. Instead of leaving a salad out for bugs to enjoy set these in ice to keep the veggies cool, and then enjoy at leisure.
I was thinking the same thing. Plus you could use smaller jars if need be.
I am loving these in jar recipes and this is one of my favorite because I just love salads. This would sure have me eating more of it as well.
I know a few folks who make a few days worth at a time and store them in the fridge. That way they are ready to go. Especially useful for those who pack a lunch for work.
Salads are not for Hubby and I. We get our fruits and veggies other ways. But that sure is an awesome idea!
Thanks Lisa!
I’m a vegetarian and I LOVE salads
Such a clever idea to have a salad in a jar – and it’s so cute
I am slowly moving towards a more plant based diet. I think these jars make everything cuter.
I’m a sucker for a good mason jar as well! So cute! Thank you for linking up to Creative K Kid’s Tasty Tuesdays. I have pinned your post (or recipe) to the Tasty Tuesdays Pinterest Board.
I love mason jars too! As a matter of fact I have some mason jar gifts that I plan to put on my 100 days of Christmas series. 🙂 Thanks for sharing.
Sounds like a great series. Thanks for stopping by!