5 Steps to Build a Jar Salad

5 Steps to Build a Jar Salad

5 Steps to Build a Jar Salad
5 Steps to Build a Jar Salad
5 Steps to Build a Jar Salad
5 Steps to Build a Jar Salad
5 Steps to Build a Jar Salad
5 Steps to Build a Jar Salad

Adding the salad ingredients to the jar in this inverted order keeps everything fresh and crisp until you are ready to shake and eat!

  1. SALAD DRESSING

    combine, shake, & store in jar

    • clean store-bought dressing

    • olive oil + balsamic vinegar

    • olive oil + apple cider vinegar + honey + mustard

    • your favorite homemade dressing

  2. PROTEIN

    25-30g (palm size)

    • chicken/turkey

    • beef/lamb/pork

    • fish/seafood (fresh or canned)

    • quality dairy (if tolerated)

    • hard-boiled egg

    • quinoa/beans/lentils

  3. GREENS

    • mixed greens

    • spinach/arugula

    • kale

    • dandelion/mustard/collard greens

    • romaine/leaf lettuce

  4. NUTRIENT BOOST

    make as colorful as possible

    • shredded cabbage

    • shredded carrots

    • sauerkraut/kimchi

    • sprouts

    • beets

    • radish

    • avocado

    • sweet potato

    • red onion

    • herbs

    • peas

    • tomato

    • cucumber

    • broccoli

    • berries

    • apple/pear

    • citrus

    • dried fruit

  5. CRUNCH

    • pepitas

    • sunflower seeds

    • walnuts

    • slivered almonds

    • cashews

    FLAVOR COMBOS

    • balsamic vinaigrette + chicken + goat cheese + beets + walnuts

    • soy sauce/oil/rice vinegar + salmon + cucumber + kimchi + almonds

    • honey mustard dressing + sardines + olives + sprouts + sweet potato

    • poppyseed dressing + quinoa + swiss + pear + craisins + cashews

    • vinaigrette + black beans + tomato + cilantro + avocado + pepitas


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