Name: Greek Mason Jar Salads
Prep time: 25 min
Total time: 25 min
Ingredients: ½ cup extra virgin olive oil; ¼ cup red wine vinegar; 1 Tablespoon lemon juice; 1 large garlic clove (grated); ½ teaspoon dijon mustard; ¾ teaspoon dried oregano; ¼ teaspoon salt; ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper; 1 dry pint grape tomatoes (rinsed and drained); 15.5 oz can garbanzo beans (drained); 1 large cucumber (rinsed and chopped); 1 large bell pepper (any color) (chopped); ½ small red onion (sliced); 2 cups shredded chicken; ½ cup feta cheese; 1 cup Greek Kalamata olives (drained); 5 cups chopped Romaine lettuce

This Greek Mason Jar Salads recipe makes 6 large, filling, and nutritious salads that are healthy, low-carb, and gluten-free! It costs $11.76 to make 6, and EACH salad costs just $1.96!

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Healthy Greek Mason Jar Salads

I am super organized when it comes to dinner menu plans and even breakfast is easy to plan for. But when it comes to lunch, it seems to get pushed to the back burner. I make lunches for the kids when they go to school but I seem to forget about lunch for me! Does anyone else do this?

My Lunch Quandary

When lunchtime rolls around, I find myself scrounging around in the fridge looking through leftovers or anything to eat. Or on the days I will not be home during the day I find myself trying to find something to take with me to avoid eating fast food.

It always seems to be a struggle! I need something quick and healthy that I can eat on the go if needed. The struggle is over friends! This Greek Mason Jar Salad is here to save the day!

Using mason jars for salads is not just a fad! They are super practical. Looking pretty is just an added bonus. You can prep this Greek salad recipe for the week and have an easy lunch at home or on the go. Keep reading to see how to do it.

Oh, and did I mention that these are HUGE, filling, 4-cup salads?! They cost less than $2.00 each to make. You’d easily pay 5 times that at a restaurant!

As an added bonus, these are healthy, low carb, and gluten-free, too! They come in at just 496 calories per salad!

Greek Mason Jar Salads Questions Answered:

Do you eat mason jar salads from the jar?

It is up to you! Sometimes it can be a little tricky to eat out of a jar. You can use the jars to keep the salad fresh and easy to transport and pour it into a bowl when you are ready to eat it. If that is not a possibility, you can definitely add the dressing, shake it up, and eat it straight from the jar!

How long do salads in a jar last?

Mason jar salads will stay fresh in the fridge for 5-7 days as long as the dressing is not on the salad and the lid is tightly secured on the jar.

Can you prep salad for a week?

You can definitely prep salad for a week. One tip for being able to do this and not get burnt out on eating salads every day is to mix up your toppings. Buy a variety of toppings at the store and then mix and match them throughout the week in your jars.

How to Make Greek Mason Jar Salads Recipe:

Begin by making the Greek salad dressing by placing all of the ingredients into a mason jar, food processor, or blender.
Next, shake, process, or blend until the mixture is combined.
Then chill in the refrigerator until ready to use.
To make the salad first place 2 Tablespoons of the salad dressing at the bottom of each Mason jar.
Next, evenly divide all of the ingredients between the jars.
Finally, close the lids and refrigerate until ready to eat. Top with dressing and enjoy!

How to get the kids involved with this recipe:

Ages 2-3: This is a great recipe to let your littles help you! Let them help layer all of the ingredients in the mason jars.
Ages 4-5: You can supervise your kids while they assemble the jars. My 5-year-old was able to put the jar together all on her own!
Ages 6-8: Let them help measure the ingredients for the dressing and combine it. They will also enjoy placing the salad ingredients in the jars.
Ages 9-11: Supervise them while they prepare the entire recipe. Remember to have them read it twice before beginning the recipe.
Ages 12+: Let them prepare the entire recipe, unsupervised, while you do the happy dance in the corner!

Discover why we love getting the kids involved in the kitchen and more tips in our How to Get Kids Involved In Cooking article.

The flavor and Recipe Variations:

This recipe will easily adapt to personal tastes and budgets. Feel free to add or take out any of the salad ingredients below!

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How long is this good for:

Serve: You can keep the salad at room temperature for up to 2 hours.
Store: You can keep the salads in the refrigerator for about 5-7 days.
Freeze: Leafy greens are never a good idea to freeze, therefore this recipe will not freeze well.

How much will this Greek Mason Jar Salads cost:

RECIPE COST: $11.76

PRICE PER SERVING: $1.96

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GREEK DRESSING: $1.61

½ cup extra virgin olive oil – $1.16
¼ cup red wine vinegar – $0.26
1 Tablespoon lemon juice – $0.07
1 large garlic clove – $0.05
½ teaspoon dijon mustard – $0.01
¾ teaspoon dried oregano – $0.03
¼ teaspoon salt – $0.01
¼ teaspoon ground black pepper – $0.02

SALAD: $10.15

1 dry pint grape tomatoes – $1.97
15.5 oz can garbanzo beans – $0.86
1 large cucumber – $0.48
1 large chopped bell pepper – $0.83
½ small red onion – $0.37
2 cups shredded chicken – $2.08
½ cup feta cheese – $1.32
1 cup Greek Kalamata olives, drained – $1.74
5 cups chopped Romaine lettuce – $0.50

Cook’s Tools:

3 Mason jars filled with layers Greek salads.

Greek Mason Jar Salads

Recipe Cost 11.76

Serving Cost 1.96

Course Main Course, Salad

Cuisine Greek

This Greek Mason Jar Salads recipe makes 6 large, filling, and nutritious salads. It costs $11.76 to make 6, and EACH salad costs just $1.96 to make!

Servings: 6 people

Prep Time 25 mins

Total Time 25 mins

Equipment

6 quart-size Mason jars
cutting board
chef's knife

Ingredients

GREEK DRESSING:

½ cup extra virgin olive oil
¼ cup red wine vinegar
1 Tablespoon lemon juice
1 large garlic clove grated
½ teaspoon dijon mustard
¾ teaspoon dried oregano
¼ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon ground black pepper

SALAD:

1 dry pint grape tomatoes rinsed and drained
15.5 oz can garbanzo beans drained
1 large cucumber rinsed and chopped
1 large bell pepper (any color) chopped
½ small red onion sliced
2 cups shredded chicken
½ cup feta cheese
1 cup Greek Kalamata olives drained
5 cups chopped Romaine lettuce

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Instructions

MAKE GREEK DRESSING:

Place all of the ingredients into a mason jar, food processor, or blender.
Shake/process/blend until the mixture is combined and the dressing has emulsified.
Chill in the refrigerator until ready to use.

ASSEMBLE SALADS:

Place 2 Tablespoons of the salad dressing at the bottom of each Mason jar.
Evenly divide the grape tomatoes, garbanzo beans, cucumber, bell pepper, red onion, shredded chicken, feta cheese, and olives between the jars.
Evenly distribute the lettuce among the mason jars. Close the lids and keep in the refrigerator until ready to eat.
When you’re ready to eat, shake the mason jar for 30-60 seconds and then eat!

Notes

You can easily adapt this recipe for dinner. Just don't stick the salads in Mason jars. Instead, Add everything to a big bowl and toss! This is a great dinner option for hot summer nights!

Nutrition

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