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A line of mason jar lunches using fresh vegetables and other ingredients.
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How to Make Healthy Layered Lunches (Mason Jar Salads)

Healthy Layered Lunches are mason jar salads that are strategically layered in order to keep your greens and dressing separated - ensuring a crisp (not soggy!) healthy lunch!
Prep Time15 minutes
Total Time15 minutes
Course: lunch, Main Course
Cuisine: American
Servings: 1 serving

Ingredients

From Bottom to Top:

  • LAYER 1: Dressing
  • LAYER 2: Hard Vegetables
  • LAYER 3: Soft Vegetables
  • LAYER 4: Meat / Cheese
  • LAYER 5: Grains / Pasta
  • LAYER 6: Toppings
  • LAYER 7: Greens

Instructions

  • Layer all ingredients in the order listed above.  Seal mason jar and refrigerate until ready to eat.
  • When ready to eat, flip jar over and shake from side to side to mix up the dressing.
  • Then shake jar up and down to incorporate the dressing into the rest of the salad.
  • Pour mason jar contents into a bowl or onto a plate.  Enjoy!

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Notes

*Some ingredients do best if placed in mason jars the day of/night before eating.  (i.e.- tomatoes, avocadoes, etc.)  
*Most salads can last up to 3-5 days if sealed and stored properly,