Easy Salad Meal Prep Jars

Name: Easy Salad Meal Prep Jars
Prep time: 25 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 8 cups Salad Greens (Such as romaine, iceberg, or mixed greens); 2 cups Cherry Tomatoes (Halved); 1 large Cucumber (Diced); 2 medium Bell Peppers (Any color, diced); 0.5 medium Red Onion (Finely diced or thinly sliced); 1 can Chickpeas (15 oz, rinsed and drained); 1 cup Feta Cheese (Crumbled); 2 cups Cooked Chicken (Shredded or diced); 0.5 cup Salad Dressing (Your favorite vinaigrette or creamy dressing)

This recipe guides you through creating delicious and healthy salad meal prep jars that stay fresh all week. By layering ingredients strategically, with dressing at the bottom and greens on top, you can enjoy a convenient and customizable lunch solution. Perfect for busy individuals looking for quick and nutritious meals.

#Salad

#Meal Prep

#Healthy

#Lunch

#Easy Recipe

#Chicken Salad

#Vegetarian Option

#Make Ahead

Assembled Salad Jars Ready for Storage

Recipe Information

25m

Prep Time

Cook Time

25m

Total Time

Servings

Easy

American

English

Nutrition (per serving)

500

Calories

30g

Protein

30g

Carbs

30g

Fat

Layered Salad Ingredients in a Jar

Ingredients

Salad Greens
(Such as romaine, iceberg, or mixed greens)
8 cups
Cherry Tomatoes
(Halved)
2 cups
Cucumber
(Diced)
1 large
Bell Peppers
(Any color, diced)
2 medium
Red Onion
(Finely diced or thinly sliced)
0.5 medium
Chickpeas
(15 oz, rinsed and drained)
1 can
Feta Cheese
(Crumbled)
1 cup
Cooked Chicken
(Shredded or diced)
2 cups
Salad Dressing
(Your favorite vinaigrette or creamy dressing)
0.5 cup

Servings: 4

💡 Tip: Check off ingredients as you add them to keep track of your progress!

Salad Being Poured from Jar to Bowl

Instructions

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Prepare all vegetables: Wash and chop the salad greens, halve the cherry tomatoes, dice the cucumber and bell peppers, and finely dice or thinly slice the red onion.
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Prepare all vegetables: Wash and chop the salad greens, halve the cherry tomatoes, dice the cucumber and bell peppers, and finely dice or thinly slice the red onion.
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Chop vegetables uniformly for even layering and a pleasant eating experience.
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Prepare protein and legumes: Rinse and thoroughly drain the canned chickpeas. Ensure your chicken is cooked and then shred or dice it into bite-sized pieces.
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Prepare protein and legumes: Rinse and thoroughly drain the canned chickpeas. Ensure your chicken is cooked and then shred or dice it into bite-sized pieces.
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For convenience, use pre-cooked rotisserie chicken or cook chicken breasts/thighs in advance.
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Start assembling the jars: Pour approximately 2 tablespoons of your chosen salad dressing into the bottom of each meal prep jar.
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Start assembling the jars: Pour approximately 2 tablespoons of your chosen salad dressing into the bottom of each meal prep jar.
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Using wide-mouth jars makes layering and serving easier.
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Layer hearty vegetables: Carefully add the cherry tomatoes, diced cucumber, bell peppers, and red onion into each jar, layering them firmly over the dressing. These harder vegetables act as a barrier to keep greens from getting soggy.
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Layer hearty vegetables: Carefully add the cherry tomatoes, diced cucumber, bell peppers, and red onion into each jar, layering them firmly over the dressing. These harder vegetables act as a barrier to keep greens from getting soggy.
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Add chickpeas, feta, and chicken: Distribute the rinsed chickpeas, crumbled feta cheese, and cooked chicken evenly among the jars, layering them on top of the other vegetables.
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Add chickpeas, feta, and chicken: Distribute the rinsed chickpeas, crumbled feta cheese, and cooked chicken evenly among the jars, layering them on top of the other vegetables.
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Top with greens and store: Fill the remainder of each jar with the prepared salad greens. Pack them gently but firmly. Seal the jars tightly with lids and refrigerate. They will stay fresh for up to 5 days.
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Top with greens and store: Fill the remainder of each jar with the prepared salad greens. Pack them gently but firmly. Seal the jars tightly with lids and refrigerate. They will stay fresh for up to 5 days.
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Ensure the greens are dry before adding to prevent spoilage.
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Serve the salad: When you're ready to enjoy your salad, remove a jar from the refrigerator. Shake it well to distribute the dressing evenly among all the ingredients, then pour the salad into a bowl.
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Serve the salad: When you're ready to enjoy your salad, remove a jar from the refrigerator. Shake it well to distribute the dressing evenly among all the ingredients, then pour the salad into a bowl.
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