How to Make the Best Mason Jar Rainbow Salad (Colorful Meal Prep Idea)

 

🥗 Mason Jar Rainbow Salad Recipe

⭐ Ingredients (1 large jar)

You can swap anything you don’t like — the idea is just to layer colorful veggies!

For the dressing (bottom layer):

• 2 tbsp olive oil

• 1 tbsp lemon juice or vinegar

• 1 tsp honey or maple syrup

• Salt & pepper to taste

Rainbow layers:

• Red: ½ cup cherry tomatoes (halved)

• Orange: ½ cup grated carrots

• Yellow: ½ cup sweet corn (cooked or canned, drained)

• Green: ½ cup cucumbers (diced) or lettuce

• Purple: ½ cup purple cabbage (thinly sliced)

• Optional protein: boiled egg pieces, chickpeas, or grilled chicken (only if allowed at home)

• Topping: A handful of nuts or seeds (sunflower, cashew, peanuts)

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🌈 How to Make It

1. Prepare the dressing
   Mix olive oil, lemon/vinegar, honey, salt & pepper. Pour it into the bottom of the jar.

2. Add firm veggies first
   Add tomatoes, carrots, and corn. These won’t get soggy.

3. Add the softer veggies
   Add cucumbers, purple cabbage, and any greens.

4. Add optional proteins
   Chickpeas, egg, or chicken can go on top.

5. Finish with nuts/seeds
   This keeps them crunchy until you mix.

6. Close the jar and chill
   Store in the fridge for up to 2 days.

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🍽️ How to Serve

When ready to eat, shake the jar well or pour everything into a bowl and mix.

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💡 Tips

• Add pasta or quinoa if you want it more filling.

• Keep greens at the top so they stay fresh.

• Use clear jars—it looks super aesthetic for Pinterest!