How to Make Mason Jar Salads

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5 from 15 votes

Here's the best way to make mason jar salads. They're quick and easy and perfect for meal prep. Plus, you don't have to worry about your lettuce getting soggy or bringing a separate container for dressing!

Prep Time

20 mins

Total Time

20 mins

Servings: 1

Calories: 532 kcal

Course: Lunch

Cuisine: American

Ingredients

Jar 1

3 Tablespoons apple cider vinegar used as dressing
¼ cup cucumber chopped
¼ cup carrot shredded
⅓ cup chickpeas
¼ cup cherry tomato chopped
¼ cup quinoa cooked
¼ cup feta cheese or vegan feta cheese
2-3 Tablespoons sunflower seeds roasted
1-2 cups romaine lettuce

Jar 2

3 Tablespoons apple cider vinegar used as dressing
¼ cup cucumber chopped
¼ cup carrot shredded
⅓ cup chicken chopped, air fryer
¼ cup cherry tomato chopped
¼ cup quinoa cooked
¼ cup feta cheese or vegan feta cheese
2-3 Tablespoons sunflower seeds roasted
1-2 cups romaine lettuce

Instructions

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Add 3 Tablespoons of dressing into a large, wide-mouth mason jar, then start layering ingredients in this order: cucumbers, carrots, chickpeas (or chicken), tomatoes, quinoa, feta, sunflower seeds and lettuce.
Place lid on jars and keep in fridge until ready to serve.
When ready to enjoy, shake jar and pour into a serving bowl.

Nutrition Information

Serving 1 jar (jar 1) Calories 532kcal (27%) Carbohydrates 39g (13%) Protein 18g (36%) Fat 37g (57%) Saturated Fat 3g (15%) Polyunsaturated Fat 22g (129%) Monounsaturated Fat 2g (10%) Sodium 481mg (20%) Potassium 728mg (15%) Fiber 10g (40%) Sugar 7g (14%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 1 Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 532

% Daily Value*

Serving	1 jar (jar 1)
Calories	532kcal	27%
Carbohydrates	39g	13%
Protein	18g	36%
Fat	37g	57%
Saturated Fat	3g	15%
Polyunsaturated Fat	22g	129%
Monounsaturated Fat	2g	10%
Sodium	481mg	20%
Potassium	728mg	15%
Fiber	10g	40%
Sugar	7g	14%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.