Mason Jar Salads

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Are you eating a sad desk salad? 

Tired of having to choose between a quick and usually not so healthy drive-thru meal or a bland, unsatisfying salad at work?


Look no further than the mason jar salad!


These easy-to-make and grab-and-go meals are the perfect solution for anyone looking to eat healthy, fresh food on the run.


All you need is a mason jar (wide mouth is best), some ingredients, and a little bit of prep time. The layered design of the mason jar salad keeps the ingredients separate, ensuring that your greens and toppings stay fresh without getting soggy.


No more limp and lifeless salads!


Enjoy a healthy, filling meal without having to go through a drive-thru or settle for a sad desk salad?!


Say no more!




Here’s one of my favorite mason jar salad recipes:

Vegetarian Taco Salad

Cilantro- lime dressing:
1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
Juice from one lime
1/2 cup fresh cilantro, loosely packed
1/4 cup nonfat plain Greek yogurt
1 teaspoon honey
Pinch of salt

Salad:
1/4 cucumber, diced
1/2 cup black beans
1 roma tomato, diced
1/4 cup corn
1/4 cup red pepper, diced
3 cups greens
1/4 avocado, diced
1 tablespoon shredded cheddar cheese

1. Blend the ingredients for the salad dressing until smooth. Pour into the bottom of a quart-sized mason jar (wide-mouth works best for filling and eating out of!)


2. Then layer the ingredients in the order listed above — cucumbers, black beans, tomato, corn, red pepper, greens, avocado, then cheese.


3. Secure the lid, and store in the fridge for up to five days. You can also pack a small container of tortilla chips to crumble on top when you're ready to eat.

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