One of my favorite healthy lunches is a vibrant and delicious salad especially when the ingredients are in season. Unfortunately, salads can get soggy quick making them not ideal make ahead for the week.
The solution? Mason jar salads! This type of recipe has been a game changer for me on my health journey. By intentionally layering the ingredients of your salad and not mixing with the dressing, your veggies stay crunchy and your fruits stay fresh all week long!
The secret to keeping the salad fresh is layering the dressing on the bottom (or serving on the side) and then building the rest of your salad by layering each ingredient from the densest to the lightest. An added bonus is that these jar salads do not need to be reheated, and they are easy to to prep, transport and clean-up.
In this blog post you’ll find some of my favorite jar salads for lunch meal prep. Most are reminiscent of other recipes but with healthier ingredients that don’t sacrifice flavor!
What I used in this blog post:
Strawberry Poppy Seed Mason Jar Salads
This mason jar salad is a perfect mix of spring and summer! Sweet and sour and uses a super simple homemade poppyseed dressing. Every time I eat this recipe it reminds me of something I’d order at a cute bistro.
More Berry Meal Prep Recipes:
Healthy Spring Vegetable Mason Jar Salads
This recipe features all the bright and fresh flavors of spring! The lemon pepper grilled chicken paired with the homemade lemon vinaigrette are a perfect complement to the crisp veggies. These healthy mason jar salads make a delicious and filling meal prep for four days, or are fun to serve to guests for a springy theme.
More Spring Recipes:
Chicken Club Mason Jar Salads
One of my favorite sandwiches turned into a healthy meal prep jar salad! This salad is so tasty and fresh, I don’t miss the bread. I love prepping and taking these salads to the office year-round, but it’s also a favorite to take to the beach.
More Bacon Lunch Meal Prep Recipes:
Shortcut Grilled Chicken Caesar Mason Jar Salads
It seriously doesn’t get easier than this recipe! All the delicious and familiar flavors of a tasty Caesar salad come together quickly in this mason jar salad recipe. Simple ingredients and uncomplicated prepping make this recipe one to add to your regular rotation!
More Chicken Salad Meal Prep Recipes:
Healthy Buffalo Ranch Chicken Mason Jar Salads
These healthy buffalo ranch chicken mason jar salads are flavor packed, easy to prepare, and even easier to eat. The irresistible flavor combination of buffalo and ranch come together with tons of fresh veggies!
Caprese Mason Jar Salads
Caprese salad is a simple, Italian salad made with fresh tomatoes and mozzarella, basil, olive oil, and balsamic vinegar. I put a spin on this classic salad, and turned it into a delicious, higher protein lunch! Indulge in the beautiful flavors of this classic salad without all the fatty oils!
More Italian Meal Prep Recipes:
If you’ve been looking for a way enjoy crisp salads all week long, these mason jar salads are it! By layering the dressing at the bottom and stacking from densest to lightest, your ingredients stay crunchy and fresh all week long. They are the ultimate “grab-and-go” meal because there’s no reheating required, they’re easy to transport, and even easier to clean up. I hope you enjoy these!
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