When you're looking for healthier lunch options, meal prep is a great way to ensure that you have healthy foods on hand to help meet your goals. This salad is packed with vitamins, minerals and fiber and is a great meal to have on hand.

The Key to Crisp Mason Jar Salads

There are a couple key tips for mason jar salads. Put the salad dressing on the very bottom of the jar so it doesn't get all of the other ingredients wet. Next, layer any wet ingredients like beets, tomatoes or cucumbers. Top off with more dry vegetables or toppings like chicken, peppers, carrots, etc. Finally, put the lettuce on top. The main ingredient you want to stay crisp is the lettuce so always put that on top of your jar. Cover with a lid and store in the fridge and these will easily last for a few days.

Greek Salad Mason Jar Ingredient Options

-Lettuce- romaine works the best but spinach or iceberg lettuce would work too

-Tomatoes- if you can tolerate tomatoes, use them! If not, you can easily skip.

-Cucumber

-Bell peppers- any color of bell peppers work well

-Protein- chickpeas work well (if you can tolerate) or grilled chicken

-Feta cheese

-Kalamata olives

-Canned beets

-Fresh dill

-Quick homemade Greek dressing or your favorite bottled version

These are great for taking to lunch at work or for eating at home. If you take them to work, bring a paper plate or bowl to pour the salad onto to eat. These salad jars don't have beans or chicken for protein but feel free to add them to make it a complete meal. Or pair it with soup or a sandwich.

Greek Salad Mason Jars

Yield: 2 jars Author: Amanda HernandezPrint Recipe

Greek Salad Mason Jars

Greek Salad Mason Jars are layered with lettuce, tomatoes, cucumbers, beets, feta, kalamata olives, a homemade Greek dressing and more for the easiest lunch! The way the salad is layered keeps it crispy for days.

Prep time: 10 MINS  Cook time: 0 MINS  Total time: 10 mins

INGREDIENTS

• Greek Dressing (or use store bought)

• 2 tablespoons lemon juice

• 2 tablespoons olive oil

• 1 teaspoon garlic powder

• 1 tablespoon chopped green onions

• 1/4 teaspoon salt

• 1 1/2 teaspoons Italian blend spices

• Greek Salad

• 1/2 cup canned beets

• 1 diced tomato

• 1/2 cup chopped cucumber

• 1/2 cup chopped bell pepper

• 2 1/2 cups chopped romaine lettuce

• 1 tablespoon fresh chopped dill

• Other topping options: grilled chicken, feta cheese, kalamata olives

INSTRUCTIONS

1. Whisk together the ingredients for the Greek dressing and pour into 2 pint sized mason jars- wide mouthed jars work best.

2. Add in the beets, cucumber and tomatoes. Follow with the peppers and then top with the lettuce and fresh dill.

3. Screw on the lid to the mason jar and store in the fridge for up to 3 days. To serve, pour salad onto a plate or a bowl and mix well.

Enjoy!

Like this recipe? Check out more Mediterranean-style recipes:
Mediterranean Lemon Chicken and Potatoes
Spiralized Greek Pasta Salad
Greek Stuffed Chicken
Greek Chicken Salad
Greek Roasted Vegetable and Chickpea Pasta Salad

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