Mason Jar Salad Recipes

MASON JAR SALAD RECIPES

Mason Jar Salad Recipe: Fresh Mozzarella, Tomato, Pasta, and Spinach

Prep time

15 mins

Total time

15 mins

Author: Organize Yourself Skinny

Recipe type: Salad

Serves: 5

Ingredients

10 tablespoons balsamic vinegar dressing (I use Newmans own brand)
1 quart grape tomatoes
10 ounces fresh mozzarella
2 cups dry whole grain pasta, cooked
10 cups baby spinach
5 quart size mason jar salads

Instructions

Divide ingredients evenly in mason jars starting with dressing, then tomatoes, mozzarella, pasta, and ending with spinach. Place lid on jar and close tight.
Shake jar to coat dressing and pour into bowl to eat.

Notes

Make Ahead Instructions These salads can be made ahead of time and will last 5-7 days in the refrigerator.

Nutrition Information

Serving size:1 mason jar salad Calories:382 Fat:22 Carbohydrates:30 Fiber:6 Protein:22

Artichoke and Tortellini Mason Jar Salad

Prep time

20 mins

Cook time

8 mins

Total time

28 mins

Author: Skinny Mom's Kitchen

Serves: 5

Ingredients

5 quart size wide mouth mason jars
10 tablespoons Italian dressing (I used Newmans Own Family Recipe Italian)
1 quart cherry tomatoes, halved
1 red onion, chopped
2 cans quartered artichoke hearts, cut in half
4 ounces dried cheese filled tortellini; cooked according to package directions (I bought the 8 ounce bag of Barilla brand cheese filled tortellini and only used half)
5 ounces goat cheese
5 cups bagged spinach/arugula blend salad

Instructions

Layer each mason jar with the ingredients starting with dressing then adding tomatoes, onion, artichokes, tortellini, goat cheese, and finishing with arugula/spinach blend.
When ready to eat give the salad a shake and pour into a bowl.

Notes

Make Ahead Instructions
These mason jar salads can be made up to 5 days ahead of time and store in the refrigerator.

Nutrition Information

Serving size:1 mason jar salad Calories:410 Fat:22 Carbohydrates:37 WW Points +:11 Fiber:5 Protein:14

Chopped Black Bean and Corn Mason Jar Salad

Prep time

15 mins

Total time

15 mins

Author: Skinny Mom's Kitchen

Serves: 5

Ingredients

5 wide mouth quart size mason jar salads
1 ¼ cup salsa
1 6 ounce container plain greek yogurt
1 quart cherry tomatoes, halved
1 red onion, chopped
2 cans black beans, drained and rinsed
1 12 ounce package frozen corn, thawed
2 avocados, peeled and chopped
5 ounce block pepper jack cheese, cut into small cubes
4-5 cups chopped romaine lettuce
¼ cup or more chopped cilantro (optional)

Instructions

In each of the mason jars pour ¼ cup of salsa. Then divide the greek yogurt evenly among the jars. This will equal about 1 ½ tablespoons of greek yogurt per jar. Next divide and layer the rest of the ingredients evenly between the 5 mason jars starting with tomatoes then following with onions, black beans, corn, avocado, cheese, and ending with romaine and cilantro. When ready to eat pour into a bowl, mix together, and enjoy!

Notes

Make Ahead Instructions
This can be made up to 5 days ahead of time.

Nutrition Information

Serving size:1 mason jar salad Calories:449 Fat:23 Carbohydrates:68 Fiber:21 Protein:26

Buffalo Chicken Mason Jar Salad

Prep time

15 mins

Cook time

10 mins

Total time

25 mins

Author: Organize Yourself Skinny

Recipe type: salad

Serves: 5

Ingredients

5 wide mouth quart size mason jar salads
10 tablespoons blue cheese yogurt dressing
10 teaspoons hot sauce (preferably Frank's hot sauce)
1 quart cherry tomatoes, halved
1 red onion, chopped
5 large carrots, halved and chopped
5 large celery stalks, halved and chopped
3-4 cups shredded chicken
5 cups chopped romaine lettuce

Instructions

Divide ingredients among mason jars starting with dressing then following with hot sauce, tomatoes, onion, carrots, celery, chicken, and ending with romaine.
When ready to eat shake salad in jar then pour into a bowl.

Notes

Make Ahead Instructions
These salads can be made up to 5 days ahead of time.

Nutrition Information

Serving size:1 mason jar salad Calories:355 Fat:12 Carbohydrates:21 WW Points +:9 Fiber:8 Protein:45

Mason Jar Greek Salad

Prep time

30 mins

Total time

30 mins

Author: Organize Yourself Skinny

Recipe type: Salads

Serves: 5

Ingredients

5 quart size wide mouth mason jars
10 tablespoons Newmans Own Olive Oil and Vinegar Dressing
1 quart cherry tomatoes, halved
5 mini cucumbers, sliced
1 cup pitted greek olives, sliced or chopped
¾ cup crumbled feta cheese
2 cups chopped or shredded rotisserie chicken
5 cups chopped romaine lettuce

Instructions

Divide and layer all ingredients into mason jars. Start with salad dressing, then tomatoes, cucumbers, olives, cheese, chicken, and end with lettuce. Put mason jar top on and store in refrigerator.
When ready to eat pour into a bowl and serve.

Notes

Make Ahead Instructions
These can be made up to 5-6 days ahead of time.

Nutrition Information

Serving size:1 mason jar salad Calories:449 Fat:33 Carbohydrates:14 Fiber:4 Protein:24

Chopped Taco Mason Jar Salad

Prep time15 mins Cook time15 minsTotal time30 mins

Author: Organize Yourself Skinny

Recipe type: dinner

Serves: 5

Ingredients

5 wide mouth quart size mason jars
1 lb ground turkey
1 can black beans, drained
1 packet taco seasoning (I use simply organic)
1¼ cups salsa
5 tablespoons plain Greek yogurt
1 quart cherry tomatoes, halved
5 mini cucumbers, sliced
1 small to medium red onion, chopped
2 avocados, chopped
juice from half of a lime
11 ounce jar pickled jalapeños, drained and chopped
5 cups chopped romain lettuce

Instructions

in a medium pan cook ground turkey until no longer pink. Add black beans, seasoning packet, and the amount of water stated in seasoning packet directions. Let taco mixture cool.
Divide ingredients among mason jars starting with salsa then adding greek yogurt, tomatoes, cucumbers, onions, jalapeños, avocados, taco meat, then lettuce. Place lid on and close tight. No need to vacuum seal or anything like that.
When ready to eat, shake real good, then pour into a bowl and enjoy. Can serve with tortilla chips.

Notes

Make ahead instructions
These salads can be made 5-6 days ahead of time.

Nutrition Information

Serving size:1 mason jar Calories:402 Fat:15 Carbohydrates:47 Fiber:13

Chopped Cobb Mason Jar Salad

Prep time

15 mins

Total time

15 mins

Author: Organize Yourself Skinny

Serves: 5

Ingredients

5 wide mouth quart size mason jars
10 tablespoons yogurt blue cheese dressing
1 quart cherry tomatoes, halved
5 mini cucumbers, sliced
1 small to medium red onion, chopped
5 hard-boiled eggs, chopped or sliced
2 avocados, chopped
5 slices cooked crispy bacon, crumbled
5 slices, thinly sliced turkey, cut into pieces
5 slices, thinly sliced ham, cut into pieces
5 cups chopped romaine lettuce

Instructions

Divide ingredients among mason jars. Start with dressing then add tomatoes, cucumbers, onion, egg, avocado, bacon, turkey, ham, and ending with romaine. When ready to eat, shake, then pour into a bowl.

Notes

Make Ahead Instructions
These salads can be made up to 5-6 days ahead of time.

Nutrition Information

Serving size:1 mason jar Calories:400 Fat:20 Carbohydrates:29 WW Points +:10 Fiber:8 Protein:27

Veggie, Goat Cheese, and Chicken Mason Jar Salad

Prep time

25 mins

Total time

25 mins

Author: Organize Yourself Skinny

Serves: 5

Ingredients

5 wide mouth quart size mason jar salads
10 tablespoons of olive oil and vinegar dressing (I use Newman's Own)
1 quart cherry tomatoes, halved
5 bell peppers, seeded and chopped
1 red onions, chopped
1 ¼ cup cooked whole grain spiral pasta
5 ounces crumbled goat cheese
1 ¼ cup shredded rotisserie chicken
10 ounce package of arugula

Instructions

Divide all ingredients between mason jars. Start with dressing then add tomatoes, peppers, onions, pasta, goat cheese, chicken, and end with arugula.
To eat shake in jar then pour into a bowl.

Notes

Make Ahead Instructions
These salads can be prepared 5 - 6 days in advance. Store in the refrigerator.

Nutrition Information

Serving size:1 mason jar salad Calories:426 Fat:24 Carbohydrates:32 Fiber:4 Protein:16