Looking to add a little more green to your day? Mix things up and give these easy, grab and go salad shaker jars a try!
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Build your salad from the bottom up to keep the salad fresh by layering your ingredients in a bowl, mason jar, or any to-go container with a lid. Simply choose a container and build your to-go salad in this order with your favorite flavors:

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Dressing

Your favorite dressing, yogurt, guacamole, salsa, hummus

Number two in a light green circle

Proteins

Any type of bean (chickpea, black, pinto, kidney, cannellini, navy, white), tofu, canned seafood (tuna, salmon, sardines), hard-boiled egg, edamame, split peas, lentils

Number three inside a grey circle

Grains

Barley, brown rice, whole grain pasta, oats, grits, malt-o-meal, crushed cereal

Number four in a green circle

crisp vegetables

Cucumber, squash, zucchini, carrot, beets, onions, celery, cabbage, peppers, broccoli, green peas, sweet potato, radish, corn, green beans, apple, pineapple

Number five in a light green circle

soft ingredients

Olives, roasted vegetables, mushrooms, cheese, water chestnuts, pear, berries, jackfruit, tomato, grapes, avocado (toss in lemon juice first to keep fresh), strawberries, pomegranate, citrus (orange, lemon, lime, grapefruit), salt and pepper, herbs, seasoning

Number six in a green circle

leafy greens

Spring mix, iceberg, romaine lettuce, spinach, kale, cabbage, beet greens, arugula, bok choy, collard greens, dandelion greens, endive, turnip greens, Swiss chard, mustard greens

Remember to leave a little room at the top to shake and combine all ingredients when you’re ready to eat. Store in the fridge until you’re ready to use.

Here are a few varieties for inspiration. You can customize how you like and have some fun with it!

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Cobb Salad

Dressing

• Red wine vinaigrette

Dressing

• Red wine vinaigrette

Proteins

• ¼ cup canned tuna
• 1 hard-boiled egg, diced

Grains

• Whole grain croutons

Vegetables

• Bell peppers

Soft ingredients

• Diced cherry tomatoes
• Avocado
• Shredded cheese

Leafy greens

• Lettuce

Layered salad in jar with fresh vegetables
Southwest Salad

Dressing

• Salsa
• Guacamole

Proteins

• Black beans
• Pinto beans

Grains

• Brown rice

Vegetables

• Bell peppers

Soft ingredients

• Avocado
• Diced tomatoes
• Shredded cheese

Leafy greens

• Cabbage
• Lettuce

Layered salad with avocado, beans, rice in jar
Greek Salad

Dressing

• Tzatziki

Proteins

• Chickpeas

Grains

• Whole wheat pasta

Vegetables

• Bell peppers

Soft ingredients

• Red onion
• Cucumbers

Leafy greens

• Spinach
• Basil

Layered salad in a jar with pasta and vegetables
Ceasar Salad

Dressing

• Greek yogurt

Proteins

• Sardines

Grains

• Croutons

Vegetables

• Optional

Soft ingredients

• Diced cherry tomatoes
• Shredded cheese

Leafy greens

• Romaine lettuce

Salad layered in a glass mason jar
Berry Salad

Dressing

• Lemon juice

Proteins

• Chickpeas

Grains

• Barley

Vegetables

• Cucumbers

Soft ingredients

• Strawberries
• Raspberries
• Blueberries
• Shredded cheese

Leafy greens

• Spinach

Layered salad jar with fruits, vegetables, and grains