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3 Mason jars filled with layers Greek salads.
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Greek Mason Jar Salads

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!
Prep Time25 minutes
Total Time25 minutes
Course: Main Course, Salad
Cuisine: Greek
Keyword: chicken, salad
Servings: 6 people
Calories: 396kcal
Cost: $11.76

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

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

Serving: 1jar | Calories: 396kcal | Carbohydrates: 17g | Protein: 19g | Fat: 29g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Cholesterol: 46mg | Sodium: 837mg | Potassium: 461mg | Fiber: 6g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 4472IU | Vitamin C: 40mg | Calcium: 132mg | Iron: 2mg