Healthy Mason Jar Meal Prep recipes are an excellent and creative option for people who love salads and are looking for a new, interesting way to enjoy them. These portable glass containers maintain the freshness of your food and add a visual appeal to your salads. Prepping your salads in these jars is a fun, unique way to get organized and eat healthy throughout the week, all while keeping the flavor intact.
Healthy Mason Jar Meal Prep
Prepping these salads ahead of time and having them handy during the week also helps you avoid those last-minute unhealthy meal choices. Following these recipes will open up a world of possibilities for you, allowing you to experiment with various combinations of ingredients and flavors that cater to your taste buds. It's the perfect opportunity to get creative with your salad-making skills while ensuring that healthy eating remains enjoyable and sustainable. Furthermore, layering the salad ingredients in the jar keeps your greens from getting soggy, so you always have a crisp, fresh salad ready to enjoy. It's an innovative method that balances taste and healthiness together in a delightful manner.
Vegan Quinoa Salad In A Jar
Ingredients
- ⅓ cup olive oil
- Juice of one lemon
- ⅓ cup balsamic vinegar
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 block extra-firm or super-firm tofu, cubed
- 1 cup cucumber, diced
- 1 cup tomatoes, diced
- 1 small red onion, diced
- 1 can chickpeas, drained and rinsed
- 2 cups cooked quinoa
- 3 tablespoons sesame seeds
- 1 small bunch fresh parsley, chopped
Make Ahead Instant Soup Jars With Protein
Ingredients
For any of the Instant Soup recipes you will need access to 24 ounces hot water and 25 grams bone broth collagen. See notes.
Lasagna Noodle Soup
- ⅔ cup crushed canned tomatoes with Italian spices or plain
- 1 medium zucchini, spiraled or julienne cut into large noodles
- Handful of spinach leaves and herb of choice
- 2 –3 Tablespoons crumbled cheese (mozzarella and/or parmesan or use nutritional yeast for dairy free & paleo option)
- ¼ teaspoon each – garlic powder, salt, Italian seasoning, black pepper, red pepper flakes (optional) and onion powder (optional).
- 20–25 grams chicken or beef bone broth collagen (2 stick packs)
Thai Curry “Rice” Soup
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- 1 cup cauliflower rice
- 1–2 handfuls shredded carrots
- 1 green onion, chopped
- 1 lime, juiced. Add a few slices to top, for garnish
- 1 /2 cup torn cilantro
- Thai peppers (sliced) on top for extra spice.
- optional 2 teaspoons sugar or honey
- ¼ teaspoon ground ginger
- ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ to 1 teaspoon red curry paste or curry powder (the more you use, the spicier)
- Optional add in – diced cooked chicken
- 20–25 grams chicken bone broth (2 stick packs)
Southwest Black Bean Soup
- ½ cup cooked corn kernels (if using canned, use non-GMO and drain first)
- ½ to ⅔ cup cooked black beans (if using canned, drain and rinse first)
- ½ cup sliced cherry tomatoes
- ¼ to ⅓ cup sliced onion
- handful of celery ribs
- handful of bell pepper slices
- ¼ teaspoon each garlic powder, chili powder, cumin, salt and pepper.
- Jalapeño slices and fresh cilantro for garnish.
- Optional: 2-3 Tablespoons crumbled bacon on top
- 20–25 grams chicken bone broth or beef bone broth collagen ( or 2 to go packs)
Greek Chickpea Mason Jar Salad
ingredients
Mason Jar Salad Ingredients
- 1 13.5oz can Chickpeas, rinsed and drained
- 1 large Cucumber, chopped
- 1 pint Cherry Tomatoes, halved
- 4oz crumbled Feta Cheese
- 1 small Red Onion, diced
- 4-6 cups chopped Romaine Lettuce
Greek Salad Dressing
- ¼ cup Olive Oil
- ¼ cup Balsamic Vinegar
- 1 teaspoon Dijon Mustard
- Salt and Pepper
Taco Salad In A Jar
INGREDIENTS
For the dressing
- 1 cup homemade ranch dressing
- ¼ cup salsa fresca
For the salad
- 1 tablespoon avocado or olive oil
- 1 pound ground beef
- 3 tablespoons Mexican seasoning blend or a packet of store bought taco seasoning
- 2 roma tomatoes seeded and chopped
- 4 green onions chopped
- ½ cup pickled jalapeños drained and chopped (optional)
- 1 (15-ounce) can black beans drained and rinsed (omit for keto)
- 2 avocados chopped
- 1 lime juiced
- 4 ounces cheddar cheese grated
- 1 large head of romaine lettuce chopped
- keto taco flavored chips (optional)
Mason Jar Instant Noodles
Ingredients
- 4 (1 L) Mason jars
- 2 chicken breasts cooked and shredded
- 4 teaspoon soy sauce or tamari
- 4 teaspoon Sriracha chili garlic hot sauce
- 4 teaspoon lime juice
- 4 vegetable bouillon cubes
- ½ cup each julienned broccoli stems, carrots, bell peppers and green onions
- 1 lb package rice vermicelli noodles
- Sunflower sprouts or cilantro for garnish
Grilled Chicken Caesar Pasta Mason Jar Salads
Ingredients
- 1.5 lbs chicken breast, cut into 4 thinner pieces
- 1.5 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1.5 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ lemon
- 8 oz uncooked pasta, used: Banza Chickpea Protein Pasta
- 2 heads romaine, lettuce
- ½ cup Caesar dressing, used: Follow Your Heart Vegan dressing
Easy Greek Chicken Mason Jar Salad
Ingredients
Greek Dressing:
- 1 garlic clove, minced
- 1 teaspoon oregano
- 1 teaspoon basil
- 1 tablespoon dijon mustard
- ⅓ cup red wine vinegar
- ⅓ cup olive oil
- salt to taste
Greek Chicken Mason Jar Salad:
- 4 Quart Size Mason Jars, with lid
- 2 cups shredded rotisserie chicken (I use just the white meat)
- 2 cups diced cucumber
- 1 ⅓ cup sliced cherry tomato
- 1 cup diced yellow pepper
- ½ cup diced red onion
- ½ cup sliced kalamata olives
- 6 cups chopped romaine lettuce
- 4 tablespoons crumbled feta cheese
Antipasto Salad In A Jar
Ingredients
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- 10 tablespoons Homemade Italian Dressing
- 1 quart cherry tomatoes about 10 tomatoes per jar, sliced in half
- 1 14-ounce can artichoke hearts, drained and chopped
- 3 jarred roasted red peppers chopped
- 15 pepperoncini stems cut off
- 5 thin slices of each salami, sandwich pepperoni, turkey, ham, provolone cheese
- 3 cups arugula
Peanut Crunch Salad In A Jar
INGREDIENTS
For the quinoa
- 1 cup (180 grams) quinoa , or 2 cups (370 grams) already cooked quinoa
- 1¾ cup (420 ml) water
- pinch salt
Dressing
- 5 tablespoons natural peanut butter , unsweetened. (See recipe notes for nut-free option)
- 4 tablespoons lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce , or coconut aminos
- 4 tablespoons water
- 2 tablespoons rice wine vinegar , or apple cider/white wine vinegar
- 1 -2 tablespoons maple syrup , add to taste
- salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
Salad
- 4 green onions , cut into thin rounds, (known as spring onions in the UK).
- 1 medium carrot , cut into matchsticks or grated
- 1 cup (150 grams) frozen edamame beans , no need to defrost, or use canned chickpeas instead
- 1½ cups (160 grams) red or purple cabbage , chopped- measured after chopping
- 1½ cups (160 grams) green cabbage , chopped - measured after chopping (white cabbage in the UK). The round, firm kind with tightly packed, pale-green leaves that you would use to make coleslaw.
- ½ cup (73 grams) roasted peanuts, salted or unsalted
Shortcut Grilled Chicken Caesar Mason Jar Salads
Ingredients
- 1.5 lb chicken breast, cut into 4 pieces
- 1 packet McCormick Grillmates Zesty Herb marinade
- splash vinegar, white, white wine, red wine, or apple cider varieties will all work
- splash water
- 2 hearts romaine
- 1 oz parmesan cheese, shaved
- 1 oz croutons
- ½ cup Bolthouse Farms Caesar Dressing
