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March 5, 2012 by Angie 23 Comments

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?

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 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.
Layered Salad Salmon
 
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.
Layered Salad Salmon
 
 
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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Chinese Chicken Salad
Great Travelling High Fibre Bean Salad
The Best Pasta Salad
 
 
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  1. Kristin says

    March 5, 2012 at 9:38 pm

    Love it! Love to serve in jars! Very healthy and colorful!

    Reply
  2. Jessica @ Stay at Home-ista says

    March 6, 2012 at 12:02 am

    yum!

    Reply
  3. Anne-Marie @ 10 Rooms says

    March 6, 2012 at 1:13 am

    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!!

    Reply
  4. Pamela says

    March 6, 2012 at 3:04 am

    Now this is a cool looking salad Angie!!!

    Pamela xo

    Reply
  5. Cindy says

    March 6, 2012 at 4:22 am

    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

    Reply
  6. Heidi @ Decor & More says

    March 6, 2012 at 11:51 am

    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

    Reply
  7. Jess says

    March 6, 2012 at 4:53 pm

    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

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  8. Tanya says

    March 7, 2012 at 1:25 am

    Looks yummy and versatile!

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  9. Cherry says

    March 9, 2012 at 1:10 pm

    Visiting from TidyMom – this looks great! And so handy that it can be made ahead of time, too.

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  10. Kristy Lynn says

    March 9, 2012 at 6:25 pm

    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!

    Reply
  11. Jenn Lifford says

    March 11, 2012 at 9:17 am

    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

    Reply
  12. Christina {The Tattered Tag} says

    March 12, 2012 at 5:48 am

    Hi Angie~

    Wonderfully yummy! I invite you to link to my {k.i.s.s.} blog bash.

    Christina

    Drop by & Visit {The Tattered Tag}

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  13. Maysem says

    March 12, 2012 at 2:14 pm

    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

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  14. Elena @ La Petite Vie says

    March 12, 2012 at 4:29 pm

    What a fun idea, perfect for picnics! Thanks for sharing!

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  15. Sarah says

    March 12, 2012 at 6:37 pm

    I am going to make a couple today. Love the idea of putting the dressing on the bottom.

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  16. Shannon says

    March 14, 2012 at 12:12 am

    Love this, thanks for the idea!

    Shannon@SewSweetCottage

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  17. Bonnie and Trish @ Uncommon says

    March 14, 2012 at 12:57 am

    We featured you tonight! thank you for linking up to Uncommon! Stop by and grab a button! 😉

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  18. Shannah @ Just Us Four says

    March 16, 2012 at 4:22 pm

    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.

    Reply
  19. Designs By Pinky says

    March 17, 2012 at 2:23 am

    I am doing this for sure!! Have you ever used the canned salmon???? Just curious, since it would be so convenient! XO, Pinky

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  20. Lauren @ My Wonderfully Made says

    March 17, 2012 at 1:20 pm

    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!

    Reply
  21. The House at Bluebird Lane says

    April 9, 2012 at 2:35 am

    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

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  22. Cindy says

    June 21, 2012 at 8:52 pm

    What a FABULOUS idea!

    Reply
  23. barbara@hodge:podge says

    January 15, 2013 at 3:48 am

    What a great idea!

    Reply

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