Salad In A Jar
Summa Summa Summa Time, oh, It’s Summertime! Nothing like a little Will Smith to get you smiling and ready to go for a drive. I am packing up this salad right now as we prepare to head out for the day.
The kids started summer vacation yesterday and the first full day was a rainy mess so now that the rain has stopped, we are heading outside. We packed up a tasty picnic and headed to our favorite park.
Food In A Jar Is A Great Option
The other thing I love about packing up for this picnic, is using Mason Jars. I know many may not want to pack this salad in a glass jar if you are heading to the beach, however, I think it is a perfect environmentally conscious alternative for a picnic for just about any other location. Simply rinse the jar out, place in the dishwasher, and you are ready to use this to take lunch to work the next day.
Ingredients:
A large mason jar
A few teaspoons of your dressing of choice
2 Tablespoons chopped avocado
8 grape tomatoes
1 Tablespoon red onion, chopped
2 Tablespoons chopped cucumber
A few handfuls of romaine lettuce and baby spinach
2 Tablespoons of chopped feta
6-8 cooked shrimp
1 boiled egg, chopped
2 slices of cooked bacon, chopped
Directions:
Layer all items in order starting with the dressing, seal with the lid, grab a fork, napkin and off you go!
Dina says
I am searching high and low for healthy and easy menu for our next road trip! We like to keep things simple and inexpensive! We have been known to pull off a side road and ‘camp’ under the stars!
Having enough room in one cooler for a weeks worth of these salads seems impossible…
Brainstorming to find a way to keep things healthy and not get bored and end up eating out…
Thank you!
Joyce says
I have also tried the 7 layer salad in a jar and loved it, but want to find a better dressing to use that is not so high in calorie. What dressing did you use?
Malena says
I love the idea of this salad in a jar. It’s perfect for having a quick lunch. Just pour it out and you have your perfect salad on your dish. I’ve found that avocado will last a bit longer without turning brown if you add lime to it. Thanks for sharing this recipe 🙂
Jennifer says
Tina, I would not add the dressing in or the avocado if not eating the same day. I like to put the avocado in with the dressing as it stays fresh looking but may not be such a friendly shade of green if you make it too far ahead of time.
Tina says
Does this keep the whole week or would this combo be good the day of only?
Debra Kapellakis says
That looks refreshing.
Jennifer Drummond says
I love Mason jars! I use mine everyday! Your salad looks good! I love the combination you used. You have me wanting to pick up some shrimp today!! Have a great weekend!
Jennifer says
Thank You! How are you? Coming to report more on this area soon?
I {heart} Rhody says
This sounds delicious! Can’t wait to try it for lunches at work and on picnics.