Just as you are reading this post, I am most likely digging into my lunch….which is this yummy layered salad in a jar which I made on Saturday.
Can you believe that I made 10 of these jars on Saturday and there are only 2 left?
I was chatting with my friend Ronda last week and she was telling me about a recipe from President’s Choice for a layered salad that she had tried.
I was so inspired by our chat that I got busy making this salad in my own kitchen.
It is a super easy recipe…. just basically layer vegetables.
The original recipe calls for layering the vegetables in 3 containers to serve 3.
I took it a step further and got out mason jars and made 10 jars of salad…because if I am going to make a few….I may as well make a lot!
And my favourite thing about this salad…nice crunchy vegetables!
No soggy grains or lettuce which turns brown easily!
Ingredients for this salad:
-corn {You can use canned or frozen. I used frozen and let it thaw in the jar.}
-shredded carrots {You can buy shredded carrot or make your own.}
-green onions, sliced
-broccoli slaw {I used a mix that can be found at Superstore. Or use regular coleslaw mix.}
-chopped tomatoes {I used grape tomatoes}
-protein of your choice…..tuna, salmon, chicken, beef, chopped egg, or chick peas.
-favourite salad dressing.
-mason jars, or whatever containers suit your need.
The concept behind this salad is simply this:
Layer crunchy vegetables in a jar.
When you are ready to eat, add some protein and salad dressing and give it a shake to mix everything.
Eat this yummy with a fork!
Here we go:
Layer in frozen corn.
Add shredded carrot.
{I used a food processor to shred the carrot. I wasn’t going to bang up my knuckles on a box grater.}
Add a thin layer of sliced green onion.
Then a layer of broccoli slaw.
Top with chopped tomatoes.
At this point, put the cover on the layered salad and store in the fridge. The salad should be good like this for 3-4 days.
When ready to eat, add some protein and salad dressing and shake.
On Sunday, I added canned salmon and chopped olives.
Then poured in some of my fav dressing and shook it up for a tasty lunch.
Today I added chopped chicken breast.
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The possibilities for this salad are endless…you could add nuts, or even cheese on top.
My daughter loves this salad. She ate 3 yesterday with chicken.
And she took 2 to school today for herself and a friend.
{She took hers in square plastic sandwich containers.}
I love this salad because it’s a quick lunch ready in the fridge that I can eat during the day when my family is at school and work.
It would also be great to take to work….with it’s healthy dose of crunchy veggies and salad dressing added just before eating…it travels well.
It’s also a great gluten free lunch, and it could be vegan if you left out the meat.
I hope you enjoy it whatever way you make it!
You can find the original recipe here.
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Love it! Love to serve in jars! Very healthy and colorful!
yum!
That's so smart to make these in bulk, if a lovely salad like that was ready and waiting in the fridge, I may even pass up the chips!!
Now this is a cool looking salad Angie!!!
Pamela xo
O my goodness, Angie, what a wonderful idea! I have never heard of that before, but I love the sound of it. I'm sure it is very tasty. I need to make this.
Hugs, Cindy
This is genius, Angie!! So easy for me to pack and take to school for lunch. Pinning this one, my dear ~ Happy Tuesday!
xo Heidi
Very awesome idea! Another great thing about having your salads like this is, if you wanted to add a little dressing or sauce to them, all you'd have to do is put the lid back on and shake it up, ensuring all the veggies are covered! Yumm!
-Jess
http://thatssewcrafty.blogspot.com
Looks yummy and versatile!
Visiting from TidyMom – this looks great! And so handy that it can be made ahead of time, too.
everyone who goes to university here seems to bring their lunches in jars. everywhere you look, there's a jar filled with tea, or quinoa, or sandwiches even! i love this!
Healthy, yummy, and cute! What could be better than that? Thanks so much for linking up to The Creative Spark. I'll be featuring this on Sunday. Hope you enjoyed your conference!
Jenn xo
Hi Angie~
Wonderfully yummy! I invite you to link to my {k.i.s.s.} blog bash.
Christina
Drop by & Visit {The Tattered Tag}
I'm a sucker for anything in a jar:D I never thought of putting salad in a jar…awesome idea!! Thanks for sharing:)
Maysem @ odetoinspiration.wordpress.com
What a fun idea, perfect for picnics! Thanks for sharing!
I am going to make a couple today. Love the idea of putting the dressing on the bottom.
Love this, thanks for the idea!
Shannon@SewSweetCottage
We featured you tonight! thank you for linking up to Uncommon! Stop by and grab a button! 😉
This is such an awesome idea. I'm feeling in a rut over my lunches so I am going to give this a try.
I would love it if you would come link it up at my Pinworthy Projects Link Party.
I am doing this for sure!! Have you ever used the canned salmon???? Just curious, since it would be so convenient! XO, Pinky
This is fabulous!! Pinning this and will be making these up for the summer — great to have on hand for my husbands and my lunches too! Thanks for such a great idea!
These are not only pretty to look at but look delicious! I'm craving the one with salmon. 🙂 I found you through Saturday Nite Special at Funky Junk Interiors. Looking forward to following more of your creative projects!
Sharla
What a FABULOUS idea!
What a great idea!