Pack Salad in a Jar for Great Salads to Go

Putting salad in a jar is the best way to make salads to go, and they are so easy to prepare. I could eat salad every day, but I get busy and it's easier to grab something quick, like a sandwich. This is often a poor choice for me because I don't need the extra calories and bread often makes me feel bloated the rest of the day.

You would think because I work from home, I would have plenty of time to stop and make lunch. Actually, I get involved in a project and I don't want to stop until I'm finished. But a salad in a jar is easy to grab and munch on while I work.

I've found that if I take some time to prepare a few salads ahead of time so they are easily available, I will eat a healthier lunch. I was shocked at how long this preparation lasts in the fridge, too. Typically, a salad in a jar will last five days as long as it's prepared correctly.

Many people think salads are always a healthy option. But we all know there are also ways to make salads become very unhealthy.

Too much high calorie or high-fat dressing will ruin the healthy benefit of eating salad. A great way to avoid using too much dressing is to make the salad in a jar.

Salad in a jar is a trend that helps make salads portable, keeps you from going overboard and also acting as portion control. All you need is a set of glass mason jars with lids and a few of the best salad in a jar recipes to get started. Salad to go is easier than you think!

For those of you who work outside the home, these make the best salads to go because they stay crisp and fresh in the jar. The bonus? You won't be spending a fortune on carry-out salads.

This first one would be breakfast or an afternoon snack for me. Instead of grabbing a bag of chips or a candy bar, have a jar of delicious fresh fruit ready and waiting.

Recipes for Salads to Go

Rainbow Fruit Salad In A Jar with Citrus Yogurt Dressing

Take your fruit salad along to those summer picnics the easy way, layered rainbow-style in a pretty jar with a tangy citrus yogurt dressing!

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Caprese Salad in a Jar

Your favorite Caprese salad recipe is made even better when it's mobile!

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Southwest Ranch Chicken Mason Jar Salad

Baked chicken breast with spicy southwest seasoning, black beans, avocado, and other vegetables mixed together with a light southwest ranch yogurt dressing!

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Sriracha Shrimp Caesar Salad

This sriracha shrimp caesar salad is made right in a mason jar for an easy, portable lunch. It’s spicy, salty and packed with protein.

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Salad In A Jar

Shake up your lunchtime routine and resist the temptation of take-out with this convenient salad in a jar recipe.

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Greek Zucchini Mason Jar Salad

This Greek zucchini salad pairs two of our favorite healthy food trends – zucchini noodles and Mason jar salads – into one recipe.

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Mason Jar 7 Bean Salad

Healthy layered salad jars are the perfect grab-and-go lunch! Great for work, school, picnics, or just stocking the fridge.

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Arugula and Watermelon Salad in a Jar

Arugula and watermelon salad in a jar is the perfect picnic food! Layering the salad means it will be fresher when you eat it and makes it portable.

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Detox Mason Jar Salad

Give your body a healthy reset with this superfood detox mason jar salad! It’s packed with all the good stuff you love!

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Tropical Sriracha Chicken Salad

Change up your usual salad game with this spicy and sweet Tropical Sriracha Chicken Salad. It’s packed full of veggies and flavor!

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Protein Egg and Quinoa Salad Jars

A protein-packed meatless salad in a jar made with quinoa, lentils, grape tomatoes, arugula, avocado, and hard-boiled eggs are perfect to pack for anywhere!

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Chicken, Apple and Pecan Salad in a Jar

Easy portable salads that can be made ahead for the week - they stay fresh so you never have a soggy salad again!

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Shrimp and Edamame Power Salad

The Asian flavors in this shrimp and edamame power salad in a jar are rockin’. You’ll love how well this salad travels for lunches at your

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Red White and Blue Mason Jar Salad

So cute and easy. Perfect for Memorial Day and Fourth of July! Strawberry and Blueberry Salad with Feta. Yum.

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Thai Chopped Chicken Mason Jar Salad

All of your favorite flavors come together in one jar! This Thai Chopped Chicken salad is loaded with veggies and packed with flavor!

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Chicken Taco Mason Jar Salads

With only about 10 minutes of prep (and no cooking!) you can prepare these healthy Chicken Taco Mason Jar Salads to keep in your refrigerator.

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Southwestern Chopped Salad in Mason Jar

This southwestern chopped salad has an easy dressing and tons of vegetables - it’s almost too pretty to eat. ALMOST. But it’s worth every beautiful bite.

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Mint Cucumber Chickpea Salad In a Jar

This crisp and refreshing lunch salad in a jar is about to make your workweek a thousand percent better! Perfect for an on-the-go meal!

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Chef Salad in a Jar

Chef Salad in a Jar is crisp romaine lettuce, fresh vegetables, ham, turkey, egg, cheese, & a tasty parmesan vinaigrette dressing in a convenient jar.

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Tips for Making Salad in a Jar for Easy Salads to Go

• Always put the dressing in first so it doesn't make any of the veggies or fruit soggy. When you turn the salad over onto a plate, the dressing will then cover the other ingredients.
• Use the freshest veggies and fruit so your salad in a jar will stay fresh longer.
• Use lots of crisp veggies, like jicama, carrots, beets, and turnips. The harder veggies will last longer than softer ones like cucumber.

Preparing your salad in a jar is actually enjoyable and you can make them for the entire week in about an hour. If you have kids at home, making them together just might encourage them to eat more salad!

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This post was first seen on Food, Fun & Faraway Places on December 3, 2019, and was updated with additional information on June 22, 2021.