On this week’s live episode of In The Kitchen, we made 2 Mason Jar Salads. Our In The Kitchen series is currently sponsored by Apple A Day Home Delivery, delivering fresh produce to your door in the Greater Moncton region.
I chose to make them in 1ltr jars, making them a full meal. If you wish to have them as a side salad, layer smaller portions in a 500ml bottle instead.
These salads will remain fresh up to 5 days if layered properly. The general guideline for layering your Mason Jar Salads is the following:
- Dressing
- Protein (chicken, ground beef, chick peas, beans, etc.)
- Tomatoes, Cucumbers, Peppers, etc.
- Sprouts
- Cheese (cubed, grated hard cheese or fetta)
- Greens (lettuce, spinach, baby greens, etc)
- Seeds and Nuts (place in a small container or zip lock bag to add upon serving)
Ranch salad jars (makes 4)
• 2 Chicken Breast (baked and diced)
• 4 Tbsp bottled ranch dressing
• 1 English Cucumber, sliced and quartered
• 10 -12 Grape Tomatoes, sliced
• 1/2 Cup grated Cheddar Cheese
• 2 cups or more, Romaine Lettuce, chopped
Prep Ahead:
Bake chicken breasts with a little bit of olive oil, salt & pepper at 400 F for 20 min. When cooled, dice up into 1-inch pieces.
Assemble jars with 1 Tbsp dressing first, chicken next and then layer in order of ingredients listed above.
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Greek salad jars (Makes 4)
• 1/2 Can Chickpeas
• 1/2 Cup Feta Cheese, crumbled
• 1/2 can Olives, sliced (add to taste)
• 1/2 English Cucumber, diced
• 10 – 12 Grape Tomatoes, halved
• 1/4 cup Red Onion, diced
• 2 cups or more, Baby Spinach
Greek dressing
• 2 tbsp Olive Oil
• 2 tbsp Lemon Juice
• 2 tsp Greek Seasoning
Prep Ahead: Mix together dressing and set aside.
Assemble jars with 1-2 Tbsp dressing first, then layer in order of ingredients listed above.
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