Name: Mason Jar Salad
Prep time: 3 min
Total time: 3 min
Ingredients: Greek Salad Dressing:; Juice from 1/2 of a lemon; 3/4 cup olive oil; 2 teaspoons garlic powder (or one clove fresh garlic); 1 cup red wine vinegar; 2 teaspoons dijon mustard; 2 teaspoons basil; 2 teaspoons oregano; 1 1/2 teaspoon onion powder; salt and pepper to taste; Asian Ginger Dressing:; 3 garlic cloves; 2 tablespoons fresh grated ginger; 3/4 cup olive oil; 1/3 cup rice wine vinegar; 3 tablespoons tamari or bragg’s amino acids; 2 tablespoons honey or agave; 1/4 cup water

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Yup, the summer is here. And for most of us who live on the Cape that means a billion hour work weeks and absolutely no time to get anything done! Especially sit down to a meal! I struggle to pack nutritious lunches for Shaye to enjoy between jobs. To solve this dilemma, I jumped on the mason jar meal band wagon! They are so easy to make and taste so good! All it takes is a little prep time and some creativity! They are the perfect thing to grab-and-go when pressed for time.

This week I made two different variations; Greek Salad and Asian Edamame Salad. Depending what you put in them, they will stay fresh in the refrigerator for 3-5 days.

Follow these simple directions for creating your own!

1. To keep vegetables fresh, put the salad dressing in the jar first.

2. Layer ingredients from the heaviest to the lightest. For instance; in the greek salad I added the salad dressing first then layered crumbled goat cheese, kalamata olives, chick peas then added my fresh veggies (cucumbers, tomatoes, scallions) and lastly the spring salad greens. For the Asian Edamame Salad I layered the dressing, shredded red cabbage, chopped sugar peas, shredded carrots, edamame, cucumbers and lastly the greens.

3. Twist on the top, place in refrigerator and enjoy on the go!

oh yeah, don’t forget to pack a fork and bowl!

Get funky with it!

Add cooked quinoa, nuts, beans, artichokes, hard boiled eggs, dulse flakes, steamed asparagus, sunflower seeds, almonds, strawberries, craisins…the possibilities are endless!

Here are two salad dressing to try out!

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Prep Time: 3

Total Time: 3

Course: Main Meal, Salad

Cuisine: American, Gluten Free, Vegan

Servings:

Calories: 1579kcal

Cost: $5

Ingredients

Greek Salad Dressing:
Juice from 1/2 of a lemon
3/4 cup olive oil
2 teaspoons garlic powder or one clove fresh garlic
1 cup red wine vinegar
2 teaspoons dijon mustard
2 teaspoons basil
2 teaspoons oregano
1 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
salt and pepper to taste
Asian Ginger Dressing:
3 garlic cloves
2 tablespoons fresh grated ginger
3/4 cup olive oil
1/3 cup rice wine vinegar
3 tablespoons tamari or bragg’s amino acids
2 tablespoons honey or agave
1/4 cup water

Instructions

Add all ingredients to a blender
Add Greek Salad Dressing or Asian Ginger Dressing
Mix well and enjoy 🙂

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Cristina Cavanaugh RD LDN

As a registered dietitian and a devoted mother, my passion lies in promoting health and wellness. With a Master's degree in Human Nutrition, I advocate for a realistic, balanced approach centered around whole foods and plant-based eating, aiming to empower individuals with small, impactful changes for long-lasting well-being instead of restrictive diets.

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